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
Wood Construction attached to a Concrete or Block Retaining Wall
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 steel construction with a minimum length of 8 feet, a minimum diameter of 2 inches and have rain caps.
- The support posts should be set in metal sleeves to a minimum depth of 2 feet inside the concrete or block wall.
- The spacing between the posts should be a maximum of 7 feet.
Rails:
- The rails should be treated wood or wood of natural resistance to decay such as redwood or cedar, a #1 grade wood, and overlap the posts at least 3 inches.
- The rails should be 2"x 4" x 8’ and attached to the posts by 1/4 inch "U" bolts.
- A minimum of two rails and preferable 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.