10.732 Fencing of Lots.
(1) Fencing located within the front yard setback area of all zones, except the MFR zone, shall not exceed three (3) feet in height when measured from the grade of the street centerline. When within a MFR zone, a fence shall not exceed three (3) feet in height when located within ten (10) feet of a street right-of-way unless otherwise approved by the approving authority.
(2) Fencing located in the side or rear yards (when not a through-lot) shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. Height shall be measured as follows:
(a) In required yards abutting a street, it shall be the effective height measured from the finished grade on the side nearest the street.
(b) In other required yards, it shall be measured from the highest adjacent finished ground level.
(3) No fencing shall conflict with the site distance requirements of Section 10.735, Clear View of Intersecting Streets.
(4) All fencing shall comply with Section 9.560, (Fences and Walls), and 9.561 (Electrified Fences), of the City Code.
(5) Gates on primary vehicle entrances adjacent to public streets shall be set back a minimum of 20 feet from the right-of-way. Gates on secondary entrances (e.g., stored vehicles, etc.) may be set back less than 20 feet if approved by the Engineering Division. Gates provided with a remotely operated opening mechanism may be set back 20 feet from the nearest existing or planned vehicular travel lane as determined by the City Engineer.