§ 138-3705. Measurement of height.

The maximum height of fences or walls shall be measured as follows:

(a)

From lowest adjacent grade to the uppermost horizontal member or members.

(b)

Wire strands (except certain permitted barbed wire strands described in section 138-3704) may not exceed 18 inches above the minimum height requirement for such wire).

(c)

No post, pilaster, or light with a cross-sectional dimension of 18 inches or less shall be counted toward height except within a front yard setback area. Berms or other mounds above normal grade shall be considered part of the height measurement.

(d)

Fences placed on retaining walls shall include the retaining wall height as part of the overall permitted height unless a minimum separation of three feet is provided between the edge of the retaining wall and fence.

(Ord. No. 18-36 , § 3(Att. B), 10-23-18)