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The Zoning Enforcement Official may modify the standards referenced <br /> herein subject to the approval of a Fence Modification Permit. <br /> B. Commercial, Professional and Industrial Districts. <br /> 1. Maximum Height. The maximum height of a fence, wall, or <br /> hedge shall be eight (8) feet except in required front or comer <br /> side yards where the maximum height shall be three (3) feet. <br /> 2. Minimum standards for fences along street frontages. Fences <br /> that are adjacent to the required minimum front, comer side <br /> and/or rear yard with frontage along a public street frontage <br /> shall be constructed of either: a) tubular steel, or of equally high <br /> quality "visually transparent" style, or b) a solid architectural <br /> • <br /> wall compatible with the building colors and materials. <br /> In addition, all fences, walls, and hedges shall be subject to the <br /> driveway visibility requirements of Article 17: Off- Street Parking and Loading <br /> • <br /> Requirements. Walls adjoining residential uses shall be subject to the <br /> regulations of Section 4 -1642: Walls Adjoining Residential Use. <br /> C. Fence Modifications. Approval to vary from the standards of this <br /> Section may be granted with the approval of a fence modification <br /> application. <br /> 1. The Zoning Enforcement Official Mav Approve Modifications. <br /> The Zoning Enforcement Official in a hearing following informal <br /> notice as specified in Paragraph 4 below may modify the <br /> requirements for the maximum height, minimum setback, and <br /> material of construction for fences as established in the Zoning <br /> Code. <br /> 2. Noticing Requirements. Notice of the time, place, and purpose <br /> of the hearing shall be posted at least ten (10) days prior to the <br /> date of the hearing, on or adjacent to the property involved, and <br /> mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing to the owners <br /> of adjacent property. <br /> 3. Standards for Approval: <br /> a. The fence is not detrimental to adjacent property; <br /> b. The fence is compatible with the neighborhood in terms of <br /> aesthetics; <br /> c. The fence does not create a site distance hazard; and <br /> Exhibit A: Zoning Code Excerpts with Proposed Changes page 9 of 10 <br />