Exterior Deck Plan Review Report

541 DeKalb Avenue Sycamore, IL 60178 Building (815) 895-4434 Building & Engineering Department Engineering (815) 895-4557 Fax (815) 895-7572 www.cityofsycamore.com

FENCE REQUIREMENTS

Code References

 City of Sycamore Unified Development Ordinance (UDO)  City Code, City of Sycamore Required Submittals

 Building permit application

 If property pins can not be located, a plat of survey is required.

 A site plan showing the location of the fence in relation to all lot lines and existing structures on the site. Required Inspections

 A stakeout inspection is required prior to construction of the fence. The location of the fence should be shown by placing stakes at all corners and connecting the stakes with a string line to form an outline of the proposed fence. Then, using either another string line or paint, indicate where the proposed fence will be constructed in relation to the property line(s). Please call (815) 739-0030 (24 hour notice) to schedule an inspection. Zoning Requirements

 Fences and walls 3’ or less in height are permitted in the front, corner side, rear and side yard.

 Fences and walls more than 3’ in height are permitted in rear and side yards only.

 No fence or wall may be located within the sight triangle.

 Fences and walls must be located entirely on the lot of the property owner constructing the fence or wall.

 The finished side of the fence or wall must face out from the property of the property owner constructing the fence or wall.

 No fence or wall may be constructed in such a manner so as to obstruct, inhibit, alter or impair overland surface drainage across any adjoining lot.

 Chain link with barbed ends at the top of the fence are prohibited in all zoning districts.

 Chain link fences with privacy insert strips are prohibited in residential districts.

 Fences may be constructed on public utility and drainage easements, however the City of Sycamore and public utility companies, having rights to use said easements, reserve the right to remove said fence to construct, repair and maintain utility facilities with no obligation to replace or restore the fence. It shall be the obligation of the property owner to locate all utilities prior to construction of a fence. General Fence Requirements Fences may be one of the following types and must meet all of the requirements for that type: 1. Type A: A Type A fence is primarily a decorative fence that is 75% or more open and is permitted in all zoning districts. (UDO 6.2.1.D.2.b.1.i) A. Front Yard:  Fences cannot be more than 3’ in height from the adjoining ground.  Fences cannot be closer than 1’ to a street right-of-way and in no case less than 1’ to a public sidewalk. B. Rear Yard & Side Yard:  Fences cannot be more than 6’ in height from the adjoining ground. C. Corner Side Yard:  Fences cannot be more than 3’ in height from the adjoining ground.  Fences cannot be closer than 1’ to a street right-of-way and in no case less than 1’ to a public sidewalk.  Fences cannot be closer than 30’ to a crossing driveway. D. Through Lots:  See UDO, Article 6.2.1.D.2.b.1.i. *A through lot is a residential lot with public street frontages on two opposing sides. For example, the front yard and rear yard are both bounded by a public way.

2. Modified Type A: A modified Type A fence is 50% or more open. A. Front Yard:  Fences cannot be more than 3’ in height from the adjoining ground.  Fences cannot be closer than 1’ to a street right-of-way and in no case less than 1’ to a public sidewalk. B. Rear Yard & Side Yard: a. Fences cannot be more than 6’ in height from the adjoining ground. C. Corner Side Yard:  Fences cannot be more than 3’ in height from the adjoining ground unless it is located 10’ or more from the street right-of-way, in which case it cannot be more than 5’ in height from the adjoining ground.  Fences cannot be closer than 1’ to a street right-of-way and in no case less than 1’ to a public sidewalk.  Fences cannot be closer than 30’ to a crossing driveway. D. Through Lots:  See UDO, Article 6.2.1.D.2.b.1.i. *A through lot is a residential lot with public street frontages on two opposing sides. For example, the front yard and rear yard are both bounded by a public way.

3. Type B: A Type B fence may be a solid wall or a wall consisting of natural material. (UDO 6.2.1.D.2.b.1.ii) A. Front Yard:  Not permitted. B. Rear Yard & Side Yard:  Fences cannot be more than 6’ in height in residential districts and 10’ in height in all other districts, provided it is not closer than 10’ to the street right-of-way line. C. Corner Side Yard:  Not permitted.