§ 8119-1.8.3. Fences, Walls and Hedges.

a.

Allowable Materials. Fences shall be constructed of natural materials (wood, brick, stone, river rock, etc.), materials that look like natural materials, or wrought iron.

1.

Wrought iron fences shall be vertical, five-eighths (⅝) inch minimum dimension at four (4) inch to six (6) inch spacing.

2.

Concrete block walls are prohibited when visible from a public street, trail or walkway, except when located underground or when fully covered in stucco or a decorative masonry facing material.

3.

Chain link fences are allowed in the IND and RES zones when located in a side or rear yard setback, provided that the fence is slatted and screened with landscaping when visible from a public right-of-way (including alleys ). Such fences are prohibited when located along (or parallel to) the side of the lot that faces a Primary or Side Street.

b.

Height. When located within a Primary Street or Side Street setback, the maximum height for solid fences, walls or hedges shall be three (3) feet. When the fence, wall or hedge is see-through, transparent, or a combination (see Sec. 8119-1.8.3(c) below), the maximum height shall be five (5) feet. When located within a side or rear yard setback, the maximum height shall be six (6) feet.

Height exceptions may be available for parcels abutting SR-118 if needed to address potentially significant noise impacts. However, such walls shall be set back at least three (3) feet from the property line and shall be screened with landscaping.

c.

Transparency. A see-through or transparent wall, fence or hedge shall provide at least fifty (50) percent visibility throughout the fence. For a combination fence or wall (solid plus see-through), the solid portion of the wall shall be located at the bottom of the wall/fence and shall not exceed three (3) feet in height.

d.

Primary or Side Street Setbacks. For lots located in the Residential (RES) zone, a fence, wall or hedge located within the Primary or Side Street setback shall be located at least twelve (12) inches from the property line. The landowner shall be responsible for establishing and maintaining a landscaped area between the edge of sidewalk and the fence or wall.

Also see the following for additional information and requirements for fences, walls and hedges:

1.

Subsection C.2 in Chapter 6 Old Town Saticoy Design Guidelines (Saticoy Area Plan); and

2.

Sec. 8106-8.1.

(Ord. No. 4479, § 8(App. B), 9-22-2015)