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<br /> Ordinance , Exhibit D: Amended Article 16 <br />Note: underlined and bolded text represents new text; strike through represents text to be eliminated <br />ty in accordance with the applicable restrictions. Fences proposed in side and <br />rear yards where no views as defined above are significantly affected are not <br />subject to this section. as determined by the Zoning Enforcement Official. <br /> <br />The Zoning Enforcement Official may modify the standards referenced herein <br />subject to the approval of a Fence Modification Permit. <br /> <br />B. Commercial, Professional and Industrial Districts. <br /> <br />1. Maximum Height. The maximum height of a fence, wall, or hedge shall be eight <br />(8) feet except in required front or corner side yards where the maximum height <br />shall be three (3) feet. <br /> <br />2. Minimum standards for fences along street frontages. Fences that are adjacent <br />to the required minimum front, corner side and/or rear yard with frontage along a <br />public street frontage shall be constructed of either: (a) tubular steel, or of equally <br />high quality “visually transparent” style; or (b) a solid architectural wall compatible <br />with the building colors and materials. <br /> <br />In addition, all fences, walls, and hedges shall be subject to the driveway visibility <br />requirements of Article 17: Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements. Walls <br />adjoining residential uses shall be subject to the regulations of Section 4-1642: <br />Walls Adjoining Residential Use. <br /> <br />C. Fence Modifications. Approval to vary from the standards of this Section may be <br />granted with the approval of a fence modification application. <br /> <br />1. The Zoning Enforcement Official May Approve Modifications. The Zoning En- <br />forcement Official in a hearing following informal notice as specified in Paragraph <br />4 below may modify the requirements for the maximum height, minimum setback, <br />and material of construction for fences as established in the Zoning Code. <br /> <br />2. Noticing Requirements. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing <br />shall be posted at least ten (10) days prior to the date of the hearing, on or adja- <br />cent to the property involved, and mailed at least ten (10) days prior to the hear- <br />ing to the owners of adjacent property. <br /> <br />3. Standards for Approval. <br /> <br />a. The fence is not detrimental to adjacent property; <br />b. The fence is compatible with the neighborhood in terms of aesthetics; <br />c. The fence does not create a site distance hazard; and <br />d. The fence is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare.