Chapter 17.57
FENCES
Sections:
17.57.010 Chapter application.
17.57.020 General regulations.
17.57.030 Fences in the stream setback area.
17.57.040 Prohibited fence types.
17.57.010 Chapter application.
This chapter will apply to all zone classifications within the city as listed in this title. All of the provisions of Chapters 12.20 and 17.67 relating to the location, placement, and height of fences are also applicable to fences affected by this chapter. (Ord. 1981 §2 (Exh. B) (part), 2014; Ord. 1846 §2(part), 2003).
17.57.020 General regulations.
A. Fence Permits. A fence permit is required for all fences constructed within a public right-of-way, per Section 12.20.020. Fences in the floodplain are regulated in accordance with the provisions established in Section 8.24.260(A).
B. Building Permits. A building permit for the following structures shall be accompanied by a permit fee and a plan review fee in an amount based on valuation per the building department fee schedule as adopted by the city:
1. Barriers around swimming pools, as required by the 2003 State of Oregon Dwelling Specialty Code, Chapter 41 and Appendix G; and the 1998 Oregon Structural Specialty Code, Appendix Chapter 4;
2. Retaining walls over four feet in height measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall; and
3. Retaining walls, any height, supporting a surcharge.
C. Setbacks and Design Criteria.
|
|
R-L |
R-1 |
R-2 |
R-3 |
C-N |
C-2(M) |
C-4 |
C-5 |
M-1 |
M-2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Maximum Fence Height |
6' |
6' |
6' |
6' |
6' |
6' |
6' |
6' |
6' |
6' |
|
Fence Permit Required |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
a, a-1 |
|
Front Yard Setback For 6' Fence |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
20' b |
|
Side Yard Setback |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
|
Rear Yard Setback |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
0' |
|
Corner Lot |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
10' c |
|
Masonry Walls, Retaining Walls, Fences Over 6' in Height |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
|
Fences in Floodplain or Drainage Easements |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
e |
|
Setbacks for Gates |
20' |
20' |
20' |
20' |
20' |
20' |
20' |
20' |
20' |
20' |
|
Variances |
f |
f |
f |
f |
f |
f |
f |
f |
f |
f |
a: An encroachment permit is required for fences constructed in the public right-of-way.
a-1: A building permit is required for fencing around swimming pools, masonry walls and retaining walls.
b: Forty-two-inch-high maximum fence height allowed within front yard setback area.
c: No fencing will conflict with the sight distance requirements set by Section 17.60.110 and Chapter 17.60.
d: Fence height will be measured from the finished grade on the side nearest the street.
e: See Section 8.24.260(A) for specific fence construction standards for fences located in or adjacent to a recognized floodplain. No fence shall impede or divert the flow of water through any drainage easement unless it can be determined that the fence will not adversely impact any property owner and will not adversely impact the overall drainage system.
f: Requests for exceptions to the standards in Table 17.57.01 shall be made by application in accordance with Chapter 17.13.
(Ord. 2014 §8, 2015; Ord. 1981 §2 (Exh. B) (part), 2014; Ord. 1969 §1(part), 2013; Ord. 1948 §1, 2011; Ord. 1846 §2(part), 2003).
17.57.030 Fences in the stream setback area.
Fences are prohibited inside floodways as designated on the Federal Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs) for the city of Central Point. However, some types of fences and other improvements can be allowed within the recommended building setbacks for properties abutting a stream subject to the criteria set forth in Section 8.24.260(A). (Ord. 1948 §2, 2011; Ord. 1846 §2(part), 2003).
17.57.040 Prohibited fence types.
A. Barbed wire fencing or other like material, which creates an unreasonable or unnecessary risk of injury.
B. Block or retaining walls, which create impervious water barriers within a stream setback area as provided in Section 8.24.260. (Ord. 1948 §3, 2011; Ord. 1846 §2(part), 2003).
17.57.050 Violation--Penalty.
Any person violating any provision of this chapter will, upon conviction thereof, be subject to the general penalty. Upon discovering any violation of the restrictions imposed by this chapter, except a violation of Section 12.20.020, it will be the duty of the city manager, or his designee, to give written notice of the violation to the person in possession and control of the premises on which the offending fence exists or is being constructed, with a demand that the same be forthwith made to conform to this chapter. Upon receipt of such notice, the person responsible for the structure will be deemed to be guilty of a separate offense for each day during which the fence is thereafter permitted to exist in violation for the restrictions of this chapter. (Ord. 1969 §1(part), 2013; Ord. 1846 §2(part), 2003).