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3. See Subsection 40.010.B for fence height restrictions in the MU and NB zones. E. Retaining Walls and Berms. Fences placed on top of berms shall be constructed so as not to exceed the maximum height allowed if the berm were not there. Fences placed upon rockeries or retaining walls shall be permitted to be constructed to the maximum allowable fence height above the rockery or retaining wall, provided the rockery or retaining wall does not exceed a height of six feet. Fences constructed on top of retaining walls which are greater than six feet in height shall not exceed a maximum fence height of forty-two inches. 19.40.020 Barbed Wire, Razor Wire,Chain Link, Electric and Other Similar Fence Materials. A. Barbed wire, razor wire and other such materials are not permitted in any residential zone except for security facilities around utility or communications facilities,or government facilities. In commercial and industrial zones,these fencing materials are permitted only atop a fence or wall at least six feet in height. For property located within a commercial or industrial zone,these materials are not permitted on any fence located within 10 feet of a residentially zoned property. B. Wire—excluding chain link, corrugated, non-decorative sheet metal,or other similar type fencing are prohibited along a street fronting lot line in all zones. C. Chain link fences are prohibited in the MU and UR4 zones,and in the Historic Overlays. D. Electric Fences. Electric fences may be installed and maintained in the AG zone for the purpose of controlling permitted livestock; provided,that no such fence shall border any public right-of-way or constitute a lot line fence. Electric fences are permitted in commercial and industrial zones using the review process described in EMC Title 15.02, provided such fence shall be installed interior to a nonelectric perimeter barrier not less than six feet in height. 19.40.030 Fences within public right-of-way. A. A permit from the public works department must be obtained prior to placement of any fence within the city right-of-way. B. Fencing for sidewalk cafes shall be reviewed and approved by the city engineer and planning director. C. Setback for fences abutting a public sidewalk. No fence,if located within the public right-of-way,shall be located closer than two feet from any public sidewalk. D. Fences located near fire hydrants,water mains and other infrastructure will require review and approval by the city engineer. 19.40.040 Fences abutting public street frontage. When street frontage landscaping is required by this title,any fences along the public street frontage shall be located behind the landscaping. 19.40.050 Temporary fencing. Temporary fencing that is necessary for construction activity, including chain link and barricade type fencing, may be allowed in any zone for up to twelve months,or as necessary for site security needs during ongoing construction activity. 19.40.060 Maintenance. All fences,whether or not required by this title,shall be maintained in a condition of repair so as not to be dangerous to human life or a danger to the property. For fences visible from the public right-of-way,damaged sections, missing boards,or leaning fences shall be repaired, replaced or removed so as to not create a visual or attractive nuisance. Ch.19.40,Fences 2 City Council Action(11/04/2020)