Chapter 17.16 GENERAL REGULATIONS


Section 17.16.050 Fences.

    Fences erected after the effective date of this title shall meet the requirements specified within this chapter and shall require a fence permit.
    A.    Front Property Line.
    1.    Sight-obstructing fences shall not exceed four feet in height.
    2.    Non-sight-obstructing fences shall not exceed six feet in height.
    3.    Fences constructed on a front property line shall be set back a minimum six inches from that property line.
    B.    Side Property Line.
    1.    Sight-obstructing fences shall not exceed four feet in height to a distance of ten feet set back from the front yard property line.
    2.    Non-sight-obstructing fences shall not exceed six feet in height on the side property line.
    C.    Rear Property Line.
    1.    Sight-obstructing or non-sight obstructing fences located on the rear property line shall not exceed six feet in height.
    2.    Fences constructed on the rear property line shall be set back six inches from the rear property line.
    D.    Definitions.
    1.    Fence means a structure constructed of wood, metal, block, brick, stone or any other material other than natural vegetation to create a barrier.
    2.    Sight-obstructing shall mean any fence structure where the fence material obstructs twenty-five (25) percent or more of the clear visibility through the fence.
    3.    Non-sight-obstructing shall mean any fence structure where the fence material obstructs twenty-five (25) percent or less of the clear visibility through the fence blocked.
    E.    Fences constructed more than six feet high shall require a variance approved by the zoning board of adjustment.
    F.    Fence permit approved by the zoning administrator and/or designee is required for all fence construction within the city of Hamilton boundaries.
    G.    Property owner is responsible for providing proof of property boundaries prior to construction of fence.
    H.    Fences constructed on public rights-of-way, streets or alleys are prohibited and shall be required to be removed.
    I.    In all cases for the placement, construction and/or the removal of a fence, the owner must call line locators at 1-800-424-5555 prior to the start of the project. (Ord. 225 (part), 2003)