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<br />9 <br /> <br />F. Fence Modifications. Approval to vary from the standards of this section may be granted with <br />the approval of a fence modification application. <br /> <br />1. The Zoning Enforcement Official May Approve Modifications. The Zoning Enforcement <br />Official in a hearing following informal notice as specified in paragraph 4 below may mod- <br />ify the requirements for the maximum height, minimum setback, and material of construc- <br />tion for fences as established in the Zoning Code. <br /> <br />2. Noticing Requirements. Notice of the time, place, and purpose of the hearing shall be <br />posted at least ten days prior to the date of the hearing, on or adjacent to the property <br />involved, and mailed at least ten days prior to the hearing to the owners of adjacent prop- <br />erty. <br /> <br />3. Standards for Approval. <br /> <br />a. The fence is not detrimental to adjacent property; <br /> <br />b. The fence is compatible with the neighborhood in terms of aesthetics; <br /> <br />c. The fence does not create a sight distance hazard; and <br /> <br />d. The fence is not detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare. <br /> <br />4. Referrals and Appeals. The Zoning Enforcement Official may refer a fence modification <br />request to the Planning Commission. The Planning Commission shall also review fence <br />modification(s) requests that are made in conjunction with an application for either a con- <br />ditional use permit or variance. Appeals of the decision of the Zoning Enforcement Official <br />approving or denying a fence modification shall be heard by the Planning Commission, <br />pursuant to the requirements of Chapter 5.20 Appeals. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />