§ 216-19Fencing.
All swimming pools shall be surrounded by chain link fence, at least six feet in height. Fencing as aforesaid of the entire premises on which a swimming pool is situate shall be deemed to comply with this provision.
§ 250-19Walls and fences; shrubbery.
A. All zones. Walls and fences are permitted in the yards of all zones, provided that they are not higher than four feet and the foundation or posts are located at least six inches inside the property line. Fences above six feet are permitted only to enclose permanent athletic facilities. (See also § 250-19C.) An appropriate fence permit must be obtained from the Construction Official prior to construction.
B. Residential zones. In all residential zones, fences not higher than six feet are permitted in the side and rear yards. Fences more than 50% solid are permitted only in rear and side yards of residential zones to the plane defining the front of the house. (See also § 216-4.) Front yards may have fences not exceeding four feet high, 50% solid. When a wall or fence is installed on top of a berm, railroad tie wall, or other similar structure or mounding, the height of the fenceshall include the height of the berm, retaining wall or other mounding which is at a higher elevation than the predominant grade of the property on which the fence is located, as determined by the Zoning Officer. For the purpose of corner lots, both street frontages shall be treated as a front yard.
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C. B-1, PB-1, PB-2 and C Zones. In these zones, fences or walls not exceeding seven feet in height shall be permitted in the side and rear yards. A fence or wall used for screening, if required by the Planning Board, may be higher. All fences and walls shall be at least six inches inside the property line. When a wall or fence is installed on top of a berm, railroad tie wall, or other similar structure or mounding, the height of the fence shall include the height of the berm, retaining wall or other mounding which is at a higher elevation than the predominant grade of the property on which the fence is located, as determined by the Zoning Officer.
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D. Electric or barbed-wire fences are permitted only in connection with farming operations to control livestock.
E. All zones.
(1) The finished or "good side" of the fence must face away from the property on which installed.
(2) If fencing has dissimilar sides in respect to finish, the structural members, supports and braces must face property for which the fence is intended, and the finished side must face adjoining property.
