Public Works - Planning and Development
Building and Inspection
Fencing:
- General Guidelines For Commercial Uses
- Wood Construction
(alternate plan) - Modified Wood Construction attached to a Concrete or Block retaining wall
- Retaining Wall
- Block Construction
General Guidelines For Commercial Uses
- The height of the fence is measured from the grade on the high side of the property line.
- Property line fencing is to be setback 25’ from the street property line.
- Fencing is to be constructed 6' above the elevation of the parking lot adjacent to the property line.
- Fencing over 6' high requires a building permit.
Initial Plan
Fences should be constructed of quality materials and built to withstand the elements of wind, water, and sun. Listed below are standards that will facilitate the longevity of a visual barrier.
Posts:
- The support posts should be a minimum of 4" x 4" x 8", treated wood or wood of natural resistance to decay such as redwood or cedar, and a #1 grade wood.
- The support posts should be placed a minimum of 2 feet 6 inches into the ground using 90 pounds of concrete per post for stabilization.
- The top of the concrete should be exposed above the finished grade and slope away from the post.
- Posts should have a maximum spacing of 8 feet.
- Posts should be placed without any concrete under them to allow water to drain away from the post.
Rails:
- The rails should be treated wood or wood of natural resistance to decay such as redwood or cedar, a #1 grade wood, and supported by the posts at a maximum interval of 8 feet.
- The rails should be 2" x 4" x 8’ and attached to the posts by a galvanized simpson FB24 fence bracket or equal.
- A minimum of two rails and preferably three rails should be used.
Slats:
- The slats should be a minimum of 1" x 4" treated wood or wood of natural resistance to decay such as redwood or cedar, a #1 grade wood, and no greater than 6 feet high without obtaining a building permit.
- A space of 2 inches should be left between the bottom of the slates and the ground. The slats should be installed with no space between them.
- The slats should be fastened using galvanized 6 penny nails or 1-1/2 inch staples placed pneumatically.
- Pecky cedar or grape stakes should not be acceptable in the construction of the visual barrier.