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9.60.030 Fences and walls. Page 1 of 4
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Title 9 ZONING
Chapter 9.60 SUPPLEMENTAL RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS
9.60.030 Fences and walls.
A. Definition. For purposes of this section, "fence" or "wall" means any type of fence, wall, retaining wall,
sound attenuation wall, screen or windscreen. The terms "fence" and "wall" are used interchangeably in
this section to mean any or all of the preceding structures.
B. Measurement of Fence Height. Except as otherwise specified in this section, fence heights shall be
measured from finish grade at the base of the fence to the highest point of the fence.on the interior or
exterior side, whichever is higher.
Measurement of Fence Height
In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the measurement of fence height:
1. Open railings, up to forty-eight inches high, placed on top of a retaining or other wall and required
for pedestrian safety shall not be included in the height measurement.
2. Fences less than thirty inches apart (measured between adjoining faces) shall be considered one
structure and fence height shall be measured from the base of the lower fence to the top of the higher
fence. Fences thirty inches or more apart shall be considered separate structures and their heights shall
be measured independently. The director may require that the area between such fences be provided
with permanent landscaping and irrigation.
C. Fence Heights. The construction and installation of fences shall be in compliance with the following
standards:
1. Within Main Building Area. In the area of a lot where a main building may be constructed, the
maximum freestanding fence height shall be twelve feet.
2. Setback Areas Not. Bordering Streets. The maximum fence height shall be six feet within any
required setback. area not adjoining a street. Where the elevation of an adjoining building site is higher
than the base of the fence within a side or rear setback area, the height of the fence may be measured
from the elevation of the adjoining building site to the top of the fence. However, fence height shall
not exceed eight feet measured from either side with the exception of the RC district (see Section
9.30.040).
3. Setback Areas Bordering Streets, Alleys and Other Accessway.
a. Within all districts, the maximum fence height shall be five feet within the first ten feet of
the required front setback area (measured from the street right-of-way) and six feet within -any
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In addition, the following provisions shall apply to the measurement of fence height:
1. Open railings, up to forty-eight inches high, placed on top of a retaining or other wall and required
for pedestrian safety shall not be included in the height measurement.
2. Fences less than thirty inches apart (measured between adjoining faces) shall be considered one
structure and fence height shall be measured from the base of the lower fence to the top of the higher
fence. Fences thirty inches or more apart shall be considered separate structures and their heights shall
be measured independently. The director may require that the area between such fences be provided
with permanent landscaping and irrigation.
C. Fence Heights. The construction and installation of fences shall be in compliance with the following
standards:
1. Within Main Building Area. In the area of a lot where a main building may be constructed, the
maximum freestanding fence height shall be twelve feet.
2. Setback Areas Not. Bordering Streets. The maximum fence height shall be six feet within any
required setback. area not adjoining a street. Where the elevation of an adjoining building site is higher
than the base of the fence within a side or rear setback area, the height of the fence may be measured
from the elevation of the adjoining building site to the top of the fence. However, fence height shall
not exceed eight feet measured from either side with the exception of the RC district (see Section
9.30.040).
3. Setback Areas Bordering Streets, Alleys and Other Accessway.
a. Within all districts, the maximum fence height shall be five feet within the first ten feet of
the required front setback area (measured from the street right-of-way) and six feet within -any
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9:50.090,, RC district. development standards. Page 2 of 2
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15. Lighting: All exterior lighting shall be located "and directed so as not to shine directly on adjacent
properties and shall comply with the dark sky ordinance;
j'l6:-Fen'cing:-Rear arid'side yards hall lie completely enclosed and'screened',by view obscuring fencing,
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walls;or"combiriRions as illustrated -in the manual ori architectural standards;
17.�Earth fill.shall not' exceed "what is necessary to provide minimum required drainage to the street;
18. When there is a combined retaining and garden wall, and the retaining wall exceeds three feet, the garden
wall shall not exceed five feet in height. (Ord. 361 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 2001: Ord. 325 § 1 (Exh. A) (part), 1998)
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Chapter 9.50 RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
9.50.090 RC district development standards.
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In addition to the requirements of Chapter 9.30 (Residential Districts) and Chapter 9.60 (Supplemental
Residential Regulations) the following shall be required for homes built within the RC district:
A. Requirements.
1. As a part of the building and safety department plan check for residences in the RC zone district, the
planning department shall review the submitted plans and visit proposed site to ensure that the architectural
features of the front elevation of the proposed residence has design features that vary from other residences
within two hundred feet on the same street, and cross street if the lot is on a corner.
2. Manual on architectural and landscape standards: The planning commission shall, by resolution, adopt
architectural and landscape manuals to be used as guidelines in reviewing landscape materials, architectural
style, exterior building materials, colors, and mass and scale;
3.. Architectural variety: Duplication of houses having the same architectural design features on the front
elevation of other houses located within two hundred feet of each other shall make provisions for architectural
variety by using different colors, roof treatments, window treatments, garage door treatments, and methods;
4. Minimum gross livable area: One thousand two hundred square feet, excluding the garage, as measured
from the exterior walls of the dwelling;
Bedroom dimensions: A minimum ten -foot clear width and depth dimensions, as measured from the
interior walls of the room;
6. Bathrooms: There shall not be less than one and one-half baths in one- or two-bedroom dwellings, and
not less than one and three-quarter baths in dwellings with three or more bedrooms;
7. Exterior walls shall be cement plaster and may be accented with stone, brick, wood, or other similar
materials;
8. Sloping roofs on new homes shall be constructed of clay, or concrete tile. Replacement of existing roofs
shall also require the use of clay, or concrete tile, unless the planning director determines that the roof support
structure will not support such materials. Building additions and accessory structures may have roofs of the same
or similar materials as the existing home (All properties listed on the city's historic building survey shall be
exempt from this requirement);
9. Landscaping: All front and exterior side yards shall be landscaped to property line;
10. The landscaping shall include trees, shrubs and ground cover of sufficient size, spacing and variety to
create an attractive and unifying appearance. Landscaping shall be in substantial compliance with the standards
set forth in the manual on architectural standards and the manual on landscape standards as adopted by the
planning commission;
11. An irrigation system shall be provided for all areas required to be landscaped;
12. The landscaping shall be continuously maintained in a healthy and viable condition;
13. Screening: Refuse containers and bottled gas tanks shall be concealed by view -obscuring fencing or
walls;
14. Underground utilities: All electric services, overhead wires, or associated structures must be installed
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