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The views currently enjoyed by neighbors shall be respected. The proposed con- struction shall not unreasonably block or diminish neighbors’ views of distant and scenic features, such as the San Francisco Bay and surrounding open spaces and skylines, while balancing the applicant’s ability to improve the subject proper- ty in accordance with the applicable restrictions. Fences proposed in side and rear yards where no views as defined above are significantly affected are not subject to this section. as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official. The Zoning Enforcement Official may modify the standards referenced herein subject to the approval of a Fence Modification Permit. B. Commercial, Professional and Industrial Districts. 1. Maximum Height. The maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall be eight (8) feet except in required front or corner side yards where the maximum height shall be three (3) feet. 2. Minimum standards for fences along street frontages. Fences that are adjacent to the required minimum front, corner side and/or rear yard with frontage along a public street frontage shall be constructed of either: a) tubular steel, or of equally high quality “visually transparent” style, or b) a solid architectural wall compatible with the building colors and materials. In addition, all fences, walls, and hedges shall be subject to the driveway visibility requirements of Article 17: Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements. Walls adjoining residential uses shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4-1642: Walls Adjoining Residential Use. C. Fence Modifications. Approval to vary from the standards of this Section may be granted with the approval of a fence modification application. 1. The Zoning Enforcement Official May Approve Modifications. The Zoning En- forcement Official in a hearing following informal notice as specified in Paragraph 4 below may modify the requirements for the maximum height, minimum setback, and material of construction for fences as established in the Zoning Code. 2. Noticing Requirements. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing shall be posted at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing, on or adja- cent to the property involved, and mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the hear- ing to the owners of adjacent property. 3. Standards for Approval. a. The fence is not detrimental to adjacent property; Exhibit G: Proposed Amended Article16 Page 26 Note: underline and bolded text represents new text; strike-through text represents text to be eliminated