§ 21.52.231.5. Fences in high crime districts.

The following conditions shall apply to fences which exceed three feet (3′) in the front yard of residential lots located in high crime areas:

A.

The site shall be located in a "high crime" area (as defined by Section 21.15.1338);

B.

The fence shall enclose an existing or proposed multifamily (three (3) or more units) residential structure or any residential use located in a multifamily (R-3 or R-4) zone;

C.

The fence shall not exceed six feet six inches (6′6″) in height;

D.

The fence design shall be open wrought iron or other metal pickets;

E.

The fence shall allow emergency egress;

F.

The fence design shall provide visitor, meter reader and emergency personnel access;

G.

The front yard shall have approved landscaping;

H.

The applicant shall restore any missing street trees; and

I.

The fence shall have self-closing, self-locking gates.

(Ord. C-7247 § 34, 1994)