§ 9-5. Maximum height.

No fence shall be constructed or maintained at a height of more than six (6) feet above the mean elevation of finished grade immediately below the fence, with such permitted maximum height beginning from the point of installation at the intersection of the side property line with nearest, front plane of the structure and extending throughout the rear yard. No hedge shall be installed or maintained in the side or rear yards at a height of more than eight (8) feet, measured above the mean elevation of finished grade immediately below the hedge, with such permitted maximum height beginning from the point of installation at the intersection of the side yard with nearest, front plane of the structure and extending throughout the rear yard; and to also allow such hedge height to extend along the side property line to the building's front setback measured from the front property line. Notwithstanding the above, no fence or hedge may be installed or maintained in the front yard of residential properties which exceeds four (4) feet in height when located as provided at section 9-8 hereinbelow; and fencing and hedges surrounding a lift station will be permitted at a height to adequately screen and secure the facility not to exceed eight (8) feet in height.

(Ord. No. 123, § 2, 7-21-77; Ord. No. 865, § 1, 4-19-12)