FENCE: a Structure Which Is a Barrier and Used As a Boundary Or Means of Protection Or

FENCE REGULATIONS

FENCE: A structure which is a barrier and used as a boundary or means of protection or confinement.

FENCE- OPEN: A fence including gates which as, for each one foot wide segment extending over the entire length of the fence, 50 percent of the surface area in open spaces which afford a direct view through the fence.

FENCE – SOLID: A fence, including gates, which conceals from view from adjoining properties, streets, or alleys, activities conducted behind it.

Fences shall be constructed in accordance with the provisions of Section 11.04 E of the Fond du Lac Zoning Code, and other applicable provisions of the Fond du Lac Municipal Code. Fences shall be as defined in Section 11.15 C. Zoning Definitions. Chain link/wire fences prohibited in M4, R2 single family condo dwellings, R3.5, R3.75, R4, R5.

PERMITS: No fence shall be erected until a permit has been applied for and issued by the Inspection Services Division. A site plan drawing must accompany the permit application.

CONSTRUCTION & MAINTENANCE: All fences shall be constructed in such a manner that the "finish side" of the fence faces neighboring property. The "finish side" shall be defined as the side of the fence without support posts, brackets, etc.

FENCES, OPEN – RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS FENCES, SOLID –RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Three feet maximum height within the vision F Six feet maximum height. SR clearance triangle in Sec. 11.04 D.

Four feet maximum height. F Ten feet maximum height adjacent to FSR non-residential use or district to within 15 feet of the front lot line.

Six feet maximum height. SR NON-RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS

Unlimited height adjacent to permitted SR Four feet maximum height when used to F non-residential uses. screen permitted parking areas as required by 11.11 F.8.c.

Non-residential districts ten feet maximum SR Ten feet maximum height. SR height.

Schools – unlimited height. FSR Ten feet maximum height when used to SR screen permitted open storage areas.

Where fences of a height over seven & one-half feet Where fences of a height over seven and one-half are permitted in a commercial or industrial district, feet are permitted in a commercial or industrial barbed wire may be used at a point on the fence district, barbed wire may be used at a point on where such barbed wire is 7.5 feet above the fence where such barbed wire is 7.5 feet surrounding grade. In no case shall the barbed wire above surrounding grade. In no case shall the increase the height of the fence beyond the barbed wire increase the height of the fence maximum height permitted, and in no case shall it beyond the maximum height permitted, and in overhang any lot line, sidewalk, street, or alley. no case shall it overhang any lot line, sidewalk, street, or alley.

F – Front S –Side R - Rear