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ORDINANCE 2008- 4092
CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL
AND REENACTMENT OF SCHEDULE F OF THE CITY OF SANFORD CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS RELATING TO BUILDING REQUIREMENTS FOR
BUILDINGS, PARCELS, YARDS, BUILDING SETBACKS, AND LIGHTING; PROVIDING FOR
FINDINGS; PROVIDING ApPLICABLE REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONS AND
CONSOLIDATIONS OF REGULATIONS; PROVIDING FOR LIGHTING TABLE; PROVIDING
FOR SEVERABILITY; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION; PROVIDING FOR CONFLICTS AND
PROVIDING FOR AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF SANFORD:
SECTION 1. REPEAL OF SCHEDULE F RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS,
PARCELS, YARDS, BUILDING SETBACKS AND LIGHTING OF THE CITY OF SANFORD CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. Schedule F relating to Requirements for Buildings, Parcels,
Yards, Building Setbacks and Lighting of the City of Sanford Code/Land Development
Regulations is hereby repealed.
SECTION 2. FINDINGS. Findings of the City are declared as follows:
(a) The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby finds and
determines that the repeal and reenactment of Schedule F relating to requirements for
Buildings, Parcels, Yards, Building Setbacks and Lighting as set forth in this Ordinance is
warranted and consistent with the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Sanford, Florida, and
the controlling and applicable provisions of State law; and
(b) The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby finds and
determines that all repeal and reenactments set forth in this Ordinance protect the City's
health, safety and welfare and are compatible with the City's present and future efforts to
positively impact development and advance and protect the unique location, history,
picturesque surroundings and character of the City and property values; and
(c) The City Commission ofthe City of Sanford, Florida, hereby further finds and
determines that all revisions, additions and consolidations set forth in this Ordinance as
reenacted include the necessary and needed modifications and additions to Schedule F
and are valuable and beneficial advancements of residential design and development
within the City; and
(d) The City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, hereby finds and
determines that it has taken all actions relating to the repeal and reenactment as set forth
herein in accordance with the requirements and procedures mandated by State law.
The entire text of the Schedule F is provided for the sake of clarity, review and
implementation. Words with underline type shall constitute additions to the original text
when and where applicable and stand as the new Schedule F text; and
SECTION 3. REENACTMENT OF SCHEDULE F RELATING TO REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS,
PARCELS, YARDS, BUILDING SETBACKS AND LIGHTING OF THE CITY OF SANFORD CODE/LAND
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS. Schedule F relating to Requirements for Buildings, Parcels,
Yards, Building Setbacks and Lighting of the City of Sanford Code/Land Development
Regulations is hereby reenacted as set forth in the Composite Exhibit (Pages F1 to F12
inclusive) to this Ordinance with the Lighting Table therein which by this reference thereto
is incorporated herein as if fully set forth verbatim.
SECTION 4. CONFLICTS. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with this
Ordinance are hereby repealed,
SECTION 5. SEVERABILITY. If any section, sentence, phrase, word or portion of this
Ordinance is determined to be invalid, unlawful or unconstitutional, said determination
shall not be held to invalidate or impair the validity, force or effect of any other section,
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sentence, phrase, word or portion of this Ordinance not otherwise determined to be invalid,
unlawful or unconstitutional.
SECTION 6. CODIFICATION. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of
Sanford, Florida, and it is hereby ordained that the provisions of this Ordinance as set forth
in the Composite Exhibit shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances of
the City of Sanford, Florida; that the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section,"
"Article," or other applicable word; provided, however that Sections 1 (except for the
Exhibit with tables), 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 shall not be codified.
SECTION 7. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take immediate effect upon
enactment.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 10th day of March, 2008.
Attest:
CITY COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANFORD,
FLORIDA
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William L. Colbert, Esquire, City Attorney
CERTIFICATE
I, Janet R. Dougherty, City Clerk of the City of Sanford, Florida, do hereby certify
that a true and correct copy of the foregoing Ordinance No, 4092, Passed and Adopted by
the City Commission of the City of Sanford, Florida, on the 10th day of March, 2008, was
posted at the front door of the City Hall in the City of Sanford, Florida, on the 12th day of
March, 2008.
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SCHEDULE F
REQUIREMENTS FOR BUILDINGS, PARCELS, YARDS,
BUILDING SETBACKS AND LIGHTING
SECTION 1.0
BUILDINGS
A. Approved Access. No building shall be erected on any parcel with less than the
minimum required frontage on a street or an accessway as shown on an approved site
plan.
B. Approved Water Supply and Sewage-Disposal Facilities. It shall be unlawful to
construct any building without water supply and sewage-disposal facilities approved by
the City Utilities Department. All required certifications, including those of any legally
responsible governmental agency, approving proposed and completed public or private
water supply and sewage disposal facilities, as applicable, shall accompany all
applications for site development permits and/or certificates of completion.
c. PriDcipal BaildiDg. Only one (I) principal building and permitted accessory structures
shall be erected on any tract or lot except for approved site plans and/or approved
planned development project plans. Temporary construction activities are permitted
during construction only and shall be removed prior to the issuance of a certificate of
occupancy for the premises.
D. Aceessory Buildings aDd Stnlctwres. The following regulations apply to the
construction of all accessory buildings and structures:
I. Accessory buildings and structures shall be designed to blend aesthetically with
the main structure. Accessory buildings or structures oftwo-bundred (200) square
feet or greater shall match the principal building in materials, color and
architectural style.
2. Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted in front or side yards except
garages and carports over 200 sq. ft. that meet the required setbacks may be
permitted in the side yard.
3. No accessory building or structure shall be erected or modified for residential
purposes, unless specifically provided for in these land development regulations.
4. The total square footage of all accessory buildings cannot exceed the square
footage of the principal building. With the exception of a screened pool structure,
the height of an accessory structure or building shall not exceed the beight of the
principal structure.
5. In no event shall an accessory building or structure be established prior to the
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principal use to which it is accessory.
E. Height Exceptions. Fire towers and water towers are excluded from the height
requirements of these regulations.
F. Building Color.
1. Purpose and Intent. The purpose and intent of building color regulations are to
maintain and enhance an attractive physical environment within the city, to
enhance and sustain property values and to maximize the positive impact of
development.
2. Applicability. These requirements shall apply to the exterior of all non-
residential buildings and structures adjacent to arterial roads.
a. All new buildings, structures or additions shall comply with these
standards.
b. All existing buildings or structures that are non-confonning because of
their existing exterior color(s) shall be brought into compliance with these
exterior color regulations within five years of adoption of this article. The
same shall apply for building trim color(s).
c. The paint color requirements of Schedule S and Schedule U shall
supersede those set forth in this Ordinance.
3. Definitions.
Arterial Roads. Roads where the primary function is mobility (the movement of
moderate to large volumes of traffic over relatively long distances). Arterial roads
connect different parts of the City as well as rural and urban communities.
Arterial Roads are: SR46, US 17-92, CR 427, Airport Blvd (SR 46 to Sanford
Ave), 25th StJ CR 46A, Sanford A vel Cr 425 (3m St to 25th St).
Earth-tone. Color scheme that draws from the palette of browns, tans, grays,
greens, blues, and some reds. These are muted and flat colors that emulate natural
colors found in dirt and rocks.
Florescent Color. Intense, brilliant glowing and neon colors.
Metallic Color. Lustrous, sparkling and shiny hues resembling a characteristic of
metal (i.e. gold, silver, brass, bronze, chrome, pewter, nickel, copper).
Pastel Color. A soft, delicate, subdued pale color containing a lot of white. The
selection of pastels shall be limited to those color( s) having a minimum white
content of 90 percent.
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Pearlescentl Pearlized Color. Exhibiting colors like that of an opal; milky and
iridescent.
Primary Color. The three (3) pigment colors: red, yellow and blue.
S<<ondary Color. Colors formed by mixing two (2) primary colors to make a
new color: green orange and purple.
4. General. Building materials and color selection shall achieve visual order
through the use of a compatible color palette. The following regulations shall
apply to non-residential buildings along Arterial Roads:
a. All facades and businesses within a development shall utilize a consistent
palette of materials and textures.
b. Different colors for individual storefronts within a complex are permitted
as long as overall color scheme is harmonious and the design integrity is
not compromised.
c. The use of color to attract attention or identifY a business from a distance
is prohibited.
5. Color Palette. Building colors shall reflect the following characteristics:
a. Predominant Exterior Colors: The predominant color shall be warm earth-
tones or pastel. The selection of warm earth-tones and pastels shall be in
accordance with the definition provided in this code.
I. The requirement for warm earth-tones and pastels shall not apply
to colors commonly found in natural materials such as brick or
stone, unless such material has been artificially colored in a
manner which would be contrary to the intent of these regulations.
ii. Recommended colors are those from the Benjamin Moore
Professional Fan Deck dated 11/1/05 and the Benjamin Moore
Regal Soft White collection dated OS/2006, which are on file in
both the Planning and Building Departments. Prohibited as
predominant business colors and removed from the Benjamin
Moore Professional Fan Deck are those colors on page EX13,EXT
14, EXT 15, EXT 16, and INT 35 (number 707-calico blue).
b. Building Trim and Accent Colors. Trim/accent colors shall be limited to ten
(10) percent of any fayade with a maximum height of twenty-four (24)
inches. Primary and secondary colors, as well as pastels and earth tones, may
be used for trim colors.
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c. Neon, fluorescent, metallic, and pearlescent/pearlized colors are strictly
prohibited for both predominant and trim! accent colors.
d. 1be minimum number of colors allowed on a building is two (2).
The maximum number of colors allowed for use on a building is three (3).
6. Procedures for Color Applications. All applications for paint shall be in the
fonn required and provided by the Administrative Official. There shall be no fee
associated with the application. The form shall be submitted to the Building
Department WIthin ten (10) working days after receiving an application, the
Building Official shall approve or deny the application.
The Administrative Official shall have the authority to approve requests for the
use of colors other than those permitted by these regulations.
G. Height Exceptions. Height requirements apply to buildings. Height requirements do not
apply to necessary mechanical appurtenances or structW'es which are not intended for
occupancy by human beings unless such mechanical appurtenances or structures exceed
one hundred twenty-five feet (125') in SR-lAA, SR-IA, SR-I, SR-2, MR-I, MR-2, MR-3
and AG zoning districts or two hundred feet (200') in any other zoning district in which
case conditional use approval shall be required. Fire towers and water towers however,
are specifically excluded ftom the height requirements of these regulations. All
structures are required to comply with FAA regulations.
SECTION 2.0
PARCELS
A. Reduction Of Parcel Area Prohibited. Every parcel, including those comprised of one
(I) or more adjacent tracts and/or lots of record, shall maintain an area sufficient to
comply with all land development regulations.
B. Double Frontage and Comer Parcels.
I. Multiple frontage and comer parcels shall comply with :front yard requirements
and street building setbacks on all adjacent streets.
2. On corner parcels abutting two (2) intersecting streets there shall be only one (I)
side yard. 1be remaining parcel line shall be deemed the rear parcel line. The
side parcel line shall be determined as follows:
a. The parcel line opposite the parcel line having the greatest street frontage;
or
b. If the parcel lines abutting on both streets are of equal length, the side
parcel line shall be detennined by the orientation of the structure.
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3. On comer parcels abutting three (3) intersecting streets, the remaining parcel line
shall be deemed the side parcel line.
c. Obstructioa to V.a at IntersedioDs. On comer parcels where front yards and/or
building setbacks are required, 00 obstruction, including landscaping, shall be pennitted
to impede visibility between a height of two and one-half feet (2 ~') and ten feet (10')
above the grades of the intersecting streets or alleys at their point of intersection in an
area bounded by the intersection of any two (2) right-of-way lines of streets, a street and
alley, two (2) alleys or a street and railroad, and a straight line intersecting those two (2)
right-of-way lines at points twenty-five feet (25') from their intersection.
SECflON 3.0
YARDS AND BUILDING SETBACKS
A. Permitted Eneroaehmeau. The following yard and building setback encroachments
shall be pennitted:
1. Breezeways and Porte Coeheres. Breezeways and porte cocheres are permitted
in front, rear and side yards, subject to meeting the required setbacks. A clear
space of not less than nine feet (9') shall be provided below all such structures.
Breezeways may be designed so that they provide a covered entrance into any
building provided, however, that such breezeways shall not be designed so as to
be considered as, or function as, an outdoor covered patio area. In addition, no
porte cochere shall be designed so as to be considered as, or function as, a carport.
2. Sereened Swimming Pool Enelosare. Any swimming pool enclosure shall be
considered as an accessory building for the purposes of determining setbacks
even if attached to the principal building.
3. Patio and Porch Areas. All rear patio and porch areas, whether screened or open
on the sides, whether attached or unattached to the principal building and whether
covered or uncovered shall be subject to all the requirements for accessory
building setbacks.
4. Bailding Projections. Building projections may encroach into front, side and rear
yards as follows:
a. Sills or belt courses may project up to twelve inches (12") into a yard.
b. Movable awnings may project up to three feet (3') into a required yard
except that where such yard is less than six feet (6') in width such
projection shall not exceed one-half the width of the yard.
c. Chimneys, fireplaces or pilasters may project up to two feet (2') into a
required yard.
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B. Prohibited Encroachments. No electrical, plumbing and mechanical equipment,
dumpster or area specifically designated for garbage cans shall be located within a front
yard or front yard setback.
C. Prohibited Encroachments. Vehicles shall not be parked in the front or side yards of a
lot or in the right-of-way adjacent to any lot unless parking occurs in the area of a lot
permitted for a driveway with an associated curb cut permit.
SECTION 4.0
LIGHTING STANDARDS
A. Intent. It is the intent of this Section to encourage lighting practices that will benefit the
public by minimizing light pollution, glare, light trespass and sky glow and maintaining
night time safety, utility and security.
B. Scope and Applicability.
All exterior outdoor lighting installed after the effective date of this section in any and all
zones in the City shall comply with the requirements established by this section unless
otherwise exempted. This ordinance does not apply to indoor lighting.
When an outdoor lighting installation is being modified, extended, expanded or added to,
the entire lighting installation shall be subject to the requirements of this section.
When outdoor lighting installation or replacement is part of a development proposal for
which site plan approval is required, the Planning and Zoning Commission shall review
and approve the lighting installation as part of its site plan approval.
C. DefinitiODS.
Active. Refers to an area, entrance or feature that is frequently used and has a high level
of activity or movement.
Cut off fixture. An outdoor light fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner that
no more than two and one-halfpercent (2 ~%) of the total light emitted by the fixture is
projected above the horizontal plane of the fixture.
Footcandle. A unit of measure for luminance. A unit of luminance on a surface that is
everywhere one (1) foot from a uniform point source of light of one (1) candle and equal
to one (1) lumen per square foot.
Fully Cutoff FIXture. An outdoor light fixture shielded or constructed in such a manner
that it emits no light above the horizontal plane of the fixture.
Fully Shielded Lighting. Lighting constructed in such a manner that all light emitted by
the fixture, either directly from the lamp or a diffusing element, or indirectly by reflection
or refraction from any part of the luminaire, is projected below the horizontal. Such
fixtures usually have a flat, horizontally oriented lens and opaque (usually metal) sides.
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They are often described as "shoebox" luminaires if the luminaire has a predominantly
rectangular fonn. Fixtures that either has reflecting surfaces or lenses (clear or prismatic)
located below the lamp and visible from the side or above and fixtures that can be
mounted such that the shielding is ineffective are not considered fully shielded lighting.
Glare. The effect produced by a light source within the visual field that is sufficiently
brighter than the level to which the eyes are ~ to cause annoyance, discomfort or
loss of visual perfonnance and ability.
Horizontal Luminance. The measurement of brightness from a light source, usually
measured in footcandles or lumens, which is taken through a light meter sensor at a
horizontal position.
Inadive. Refers to an area, entrance or feature that is infrequently used and nonnally
locked.
Ligbt Trespass. Light from an artificial light source that is intruding into an area where
it is not wanted or does not belong.
Lumen. A quantitative unit measuring the amount of light emitted by a light source.
Uniformity Ratio (U. Ratio). Describes the average level of illumination in relation to
the lowest level of illumination for a given area. Example: u. Ratio is 4:1; the lowest
level of illumination should be no less than twenty-five percent (25%) or four (4) times
less than the average level of illumination.
WaD Pack. A type oflight fIXture typically flush-mounted on a vertical wall surface.
c. Exemptions. The following types of lighting are exempted from these regulations:
1. Reasonable holiday lighting during the period from October 15 to February 15, if
the lighting does not create a hazard or nuisance from glare or luminance.
2. Traffic control signals and devices installed by or at the direction of a public
agency .
3. Temporary emergency lighting in use by law enforcement or government
agencies or at their direction.
4. Temporary lighting, used for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days in anyone (1)
year period, for festivals, celebrations or other public activities subject to the same
conditions as holiday lighting.
5. Security lighting controlled by a motion sensor switch that remains on for no
longer than ten (10) minutes after activation, but shall in all cases be shielded and
directed only to the areas where such lighting is required.
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6. Temporary construction lighting used for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days
in anyone (1) year period.
7. Outdoor recreational facilities such as tennis courts, sports fields, golf courses,
driving ranges and miniature golf courses; and outdoor assembly uses such as
stadiums, arenas, amphitheaters and drive-in movie theaters.
8. One (1) and two (2) family dwellings.
D. General Requirements.
1. All exterior lights shall be designed, located, installed and directed in such a
manner as to prevent objectionable light trespass and glare across the property
lines anlor disability glare at any location on or off the property.
2. All parking lot lighting shall use fully cutoff fixtures.
3. All fully cutoff fixtures shall be installed in a horizontal position as designed.
4. All building lighting for security or aesthetics shall use fully cutoff or fully
shielded fixtures, not allowing any upward distribution of light.
5. Flood lighting is discouraged. If used, flood lights must be shielded to prevent:
i. Disability glares for drivers or pedestrians.
ii. Light trespass beyond the property line.
Iii Light above a ninety degree (9QO) horizontal plane.
iv. Otherwise creating a public hazard or nuisance.
6. All wall pack fixtures shall be cutoff fIxtures except those adjacent to an arterial
or collector road, in or adjacent to a residential zoning district or adjacent to a
dwelling unit which shall be of the shoe box type. The lighting use or location of
the wall pack shall detennine the maximum footcandle allowed. Except as noted
above, wall packs may be of the non-cutoff type, if located in a commercial or
industrial area that cannot be seen from a roadway or residential parcel or district.
7. Adjacent to residential property, no direct light source shall be visible at the
property line at ground level or above.
8. The maximum height of any outdoor light, as measured from the ground to the
top of the lighting fixture or light pole, whichever is higher, shall be twenty-five
(25) feet.
9. The location of outdoor lights shall not conflict with landscaping.
10. The minimum setback of a light-source from a property line shall be a horizontal
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distance of twenty (20) feet.
11. Where practicable, electrical service to outdoor lighting installations shall be
underground.
12. The use of high pressure sodium lamps is recommended.
E. Lighting Standards.
1. The City hereby adopts the following outdoor lighting recommendations of the
Illuminating Engineering Society of North America (IESNA):
LIGHTING TABLE
ParkiDg Lots Horizontal Dluminance Uniformity
(Footcandles) Ratio
Maximum Minimum
High Level of Activity: 3.6 0.9 4/1
Major Athletic Events
Major CUltural or Civic Events
Regional Shopping Centers
Fast Food Facilities
Medium Level of Activity: 2.4 0.6 4/1
Community Shopping Center
CUltural, Civic, Recreational Event
Office Parking
Airport, Commuter Lots, etc.
Residential Complex
Hosoital
Low Level of Activity: 0.8 0.2 4/1
Neighborhood Shopping
Industrial Employee Parking
Educational Facilities
Churches
Building Exterior: Lighting Level (Footcandles)
Entrance, Active 5
Entrance, Inactive 1
Vital Locations or structures 5
Building Surrounds 1
Dark surroundiDgs Bright surroundings
(Residential, Rural & (Commercial areas)
Undeveloped Areas) (Maximum Footcandles)
(Maximum Footcandles)
Service Stations:
Approach 15 3
Driveway 15 5
Pwnp Island 20 30
Service Area 3 7
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Auto Lots:
Circulation 5 7
Merchandise Disnlav 20 30
Outdoor retail selling areas: Shall not exceed ten (10) times the illumination of
the adiacent street
Storage Yards:
Active 20
Inactive 1
Loadinl! Platforms 20
F. Ligllting of Gas Stations, Convenience Stores and All Outdoor Canopies. In addition
to the above standards, the following shall apply:
I. Lighting of gas stations and convenience stores shall not be used to attract
attention to the business. Signs (and any illumination relating thereto) allowed
under the appropriate Schedule of the Sanford Land Development Regulations
shall be used for that purpose.
2. Areas on the apron away from the gasoline pump islands which are used for
parking or vehicle storage shall be illuminated in accordance with the
requirements for parking areas set. If no gasoline pwnps are provided, the entire
apron shall be treated as a parking area.
3. Light fixtures mounted on canopies shall be recessed so that the lens cover is
recessed or flush with the bottom surface (ceiling) of the canopy.
G. Lighting Plan Required. The applicant shall submit a lighting plan depicting the foot-
candle dispersion on the site and detail of the proposed fixtures as part of the site
plan/development application. The plan shall include at least the following:
1. A site plan, drawn to scale, showing all buildings, landscaping, parking areas, all
proposed exterior lighting fIXtures;
2. Specifications (details) for all proposed lighting fixtures including photometric
data; designation is IESNA 'cutoff' fixtures, and other descriptive information on
the fIXtures;
3. Proposed mounting height of all exterior lighting fixtures;
4. Analyses and luminance level diagrams showing that the proposed installation
conforms to the lighting level standards of this section. Off-site lighting shall be
considered in the analyses;
5. Drawing of all relevant building elevations showing the fixtures, the portions of
the walls to be illuminated, the luminance levels of the walls and the aiming
points for any remote light fixtures.
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SECTION 5.0 FENCES AND WALLS
A. Height. Fences and walls greater than four (4) feet in height are not allowed in the front yard
of any property. Fences and walls on residential parcels and lots shall not exceed eight (8)
feet in height in rear and side yards.
When a front yard is located along the side of a residence on a corner lot, an eight (8) foot
high fence is permitted under the following conditions:
1. It is set back at least four (4) feet from the property line;
2. The area between the property line and the fence is landscaped with shrubs and/or
groundcovers from the plant list in Schedule J.
3. The eight (8) foot high fence is located parallel to, or behind, the rear edge of the
residence; and
4. The first six (6) feet of the fence from the ground may be constructed of solid materials.
Any portion of the fence above six (6) high shall be constructed in a style that is at least
fifty (50) percent open such as framed lattice.
B. DesigD ad Materials. The following standards apply to fences and walls:
1. Fencing and gates within front yards shall be decorative and semi-transparent and shall
not be solid or shadow-boxed. All fencing shall be made out of attractive long-lasting
materials. Recommended fence types include wood or metal picket, ornamental wrought
iron or aluminum, decorative PVC or vinyl.
2. Walls in front yards shall be of masonry construction.
3. Chain link fencing is prohibited in the front yard except along side parcel lines within the
front yard if used as a foundation for shrubbery or other landscape decoration and all
parts of the fence and its supporting structure are coated in dark vinyl.
4. Barbed wire, razor wire, concertina and other types of sharp-edged fencing shall not be
located within or adjacent to any residential use area.
5. Fences and walls shall not impede the flow of water in drainage easements.
6. All walls and fences shall be constructed with their finished side facing outward.
C. FeDee5 OD Vacut Lots. On vacant lots, a fence may be constructed forward of the required
building setback line. The above-referenced height restrictions shall apply. Fences
surrounding vacant parcels shall have a double gate with a minimum width of ten (10) feet to
accommodate maintenance machinery and lawn mowers. All applications for fences on
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vacant lots shall be approved by the Development Review Team.
D. Permit Required. A building permit is required to construct any fence or wall.
E. Variances.
I. The Development Review Team shall have the authority to consider variances to the
fencing provisions for single family and two family dwellings.
2. The Planning and Zoning Commission may consider variances to the fencing provisions
for multiple family dwellings and nonresidential uses.
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