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<br /> §7.07.06 GENERAL STANDARDS CITYWIDE.
<br /> (A) Fences,walls,or hedges are prohibited within any City,County,or State rights-of-
<br /> way.Fences,walls,or hedges shall not be permitted within an easement granted to the City
<br /> except by approval of City Council.Any fence or wall erected or hedge planted in violation
<br /> of this Section are subject to removal by the City and in no'case shall the City be liable for
<br /> removal,restoration,or compensation costs.Any damage to a City-owned utility caused
<br /> by erected fences or walls or planted hedges shall be repaired by the City at the expense of
<br /> the property owner,including any sodding that may be necessary.
<br /> (B) All fences or walls to be built shall comply with Chapters 95 and 156 of the City of
<br /> Zephyrhills Code of Ordinances and hedges to be planted shall comply with Chapter 95 of
<br /> the City of Zephyrhills Code of Ordinances and Part 7.06.00 of this Land Development
<br /> Code(LDC). The posts of each fence shall be resistant to decay, corrosion, and termite
<br /> infestation.Wooden posts shall be pressure-treated for strength and endurance.Each fence
<br /> or wall erected pursuant to this Section shall be of uniform construction and properly
<br /> maintained and in no case shall a fence or wall either be erected or maintained in such a
<br /> manner as to degrade neighborhood amenities or reduce surrounding property values or
<br /> maintained in such a state of disrepair so as to pose a hazard.
<br /> (C) All fences and walls shall be constructed of new, structurally safe, and durable
<br /> materials. Acceptable fence and wall materials include: wrought iron, aluminum,
<br /> PVC/vinyl, brick, masonry, stone, concrete aggregate, stucco finish (either colored or
<br /> painted),glass block,or other approved decorative materials.Concrete masonry shall be
<br /> permitted only if split face design or stucco covered.Fences and walls shall be designed to
<br /> complement the primary building style in materials and colors.Fences and walls shall not
<br /> contain substances such as broken glass,spikes, exposed nails,or similar items designed
<br /> to inflict injury or pain.Chain link(including chain link with slats)fences are prohibited
<br /> in R3,R4,OP,Cl,C2,RC,and PUD zoning districts.All chain link fences and associated
<br /> posts shall be black,brown,or green vinyl-coated to blend into surroundings.Wood fences
<br /> shall only be permitted on individual residential lots,but are not permitted as subdivision
<br /> perimeter fencing.Barbed wire is prohibited in all zoning districts except C3,LI,HI,API,
<br /> and AP2.Fences with electrical elements are prohibited on all properties within the City.
<br /> Agricultural gates of any kind are prohibited on all properties within the City.Applicants
<br /> (excluding single-family and duplex lots as well as mobile homes,manufactured homes,
<br /> and alternative housing on individually platted lots)shall provide visual relief from long
<br /> expanses of fences and walls that are visible from roadways(excluding alleyways)and are
<br /> greater than 30 feet in length through the use of meandering,staggering,capping,recessing,
<br /> or providing inlays,columns,pilasters,texture,or similar treatments at minimum every 10
<br /> feet.
<br /> (D) Fences,walls, and hedges may be located in all front,side,and rear yard setback
<br /> areas.The installation of athletic fences,to protect against errant balls or other objects,may
<br /> be approved due to unusual site or course layout.Athletic fences shall not exceed 25 feet,
<br /> unless approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee. Athletic fences in a City
<br /> public park shall be at the discretion of the Public Works Director or his/her designee.A
<br /> fence or wall required for safety and protection of hazard by the City's Departments,the
<br /> County, State, and Federal Governments (and any of their respective agencies,
<br /> departments, or bureaus), and Utility providers is not subject to height limitations.
<br /> Approval to exceed height limitations may be given by the Planning Director or his/her
<br /> designee upon receipt of satisfactory evidence of the need to exceed height limitations.
<br /> (E) In areas where the property faces two roadways or is located in any other area
<br /> construed to be a corner lot,no fence, wall, or hedge shall be located in the clear sight
<br /> triangle.A clear sight triangle is required to maintain a minimum of 200 feet sight distance
<br /> for motorists at all intersections of roadways or roadways and railroads. The minimum
<br /> clear sight triangle area is formed by the centerlines of intersecting roadways and a diagonal
<br /> line connecting points on the centerlines, which are 90 feet from the intersection of
<br /> centerlines.The clear sight triangle shall be free from obstructions such as fences,walls,
<br /> hedges,landscape materials,or parked vehicles in excess of three(3)feet above grade.
<br /> (F) The finished side of any fence or wall shall face the,adjoining lot or right-of-way.
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