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Appendix 5: The Design And Placement Of Fences Fences shall conform to the City's Zoning Code, and be compatible with the architectural and historical elements of the District. As a general rule, these elements shall require that fence materials duplicate or complement the existing building in substance and design, and be reviewed by the Historic Preservation Board. The following are some suggested guidelines: 1. Wood fences of a colonial (picket) or ranch style and stockade fences are usually in keeping with the character of the District. Painting of wooden rail or picket fences is not required, although white is encouraged as the historically preferred color. 2. Chain link fences are usually suitable only when not generally visible from front and/or side streets (i.e. rear yards only). Vinyl- coated dark -color chain link is preferred. A chain link fence on a Masonry Vernacular home may be attached to the house at the front corner, extend to the side lot line, and then enclose the back yard. A picket or wood privacy fence should be added to conceal the chain link section(s) visible from the street. 3. Ornamental wrought iron or other ornamental metals and some plastics manufactured specifically as fences may in some cases be permitted. 4. Precast masonry or concrete block fences in most cases would be suitable only if the building is of like material. The placement of fences must also conform to the City's Zoning Code and would fall under the following categories: 1. Front Yards: The front yard is that area between the front line of the main building and the street line. Covered porches (enclosed or unenclosed) and bay windows shall be considered as part of the main building. Fences in front yards may be adjacent to or on property (or right -of -way) lines but shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. A corner lot is considered to have two "front" yards. 2. Side and Rear Yards: The side yard is that area between the side line of the main building and the lot line and extending from the front line of the building to the rear line of the building. The rear yard is that area extending the full width of the lot and situated between the rear line of the building and the rear lot line. Fences in these areas may be adjacent to or on property (or right -of -way) lines but shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height, and if within twenty (20) feet of the right- of -way for the intersection of any two streets, a street and an alley, or two alleys, shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. A -10