(2)
Clearance from Finished Grade .
A. Corporate Limits . A minimum two (2) inch clearance from the bottom of a fence to the finished grade shall be provided, where applicable, to allow for unobstructed passage of water runoff. This requirement is not applicable to masonry, hedges, chain-link fence, split rail fence or the like. B. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction (ETJ). A minimum two (2) inch clearance from the bottom of a fence to the finished grade shall be provided, where applicable, to allow for unobstructed passage of water runoff for privacy fences only.
c. Residential Zoning Districts
(1) Front Height . The maximum height of a fence in the zoning lot front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet, paralleling the front property line or right-of-way line and along the side property lines to the front plane of the principal building. Opaque fences shall be prohibited in the front yard. (2) Side & Rear Height . The maximum height of a fence in the zoning lot side or rear yard, paralleling along the side or rear property line or right-of-way line from the front plane of the principal building to the rear property line shall be in accordance with the following standards:
A. Corporate Limits . The maximum height of a fence in the zoning lot side or rear yard is six (6) feet.
B. Extraterritorial Jurisdiction. There is no maximum fence height in the zoning lot side or rear yard.
d. Nonresidential Zoning Districts
Fencing is permitted in accordance with the following standards within nonresidential zoning districts:
(1)
Commercial Zoning Districts
A. Front Yard. All fencing located between a front lot line and the front of the principal building shall be ornamental fencing. Chain link fencing is prohibited within the front yard.
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