§ 18.34.040 — Maximum Heights

A. Maximum Height Standards. Except as otherwise provided by this Chapter, the maximum height of fences, walls, and screening in yard areas shall be consistent with Table 3-1 (Maximum Height of Fences, Screens, Walls, Hedges and Shrubbery in Setback Areas) and Section 18.30.030 (Sight-Distance Triangle). For maximum allowable fence height see Figure 3-4 (Allowable Fence Height). Table 3-1 Maximum Height of Fences, Walls, Hedges, and Screens in Setback Areas

| | Location of Fence/ Wall/Hedge/Screen/Shrubbery | | | Maximum Height | | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | Required front setback area | 3 feet | | Required street side setback area (along corner side property lines) | 3 feet | | All other areas of a parcel | 6 feet with up to an additional one foot of lattice |

Figure 3-4 Allowable Fence Height B. Retaining Walls. Retaining walls are limited to three feet in height with a six-foot fence above, and one additional foot of lattice. Properties with a grade differential of greater than four feet, a taller retaining wall is permissible, subject to Director approval. See Figure 3-5 (Retaining Wall Height Measurement). Figure 3-5 Retaining Wall Height Measurement