ORD 2320 ORDINANCE NO . oZ
AN ORDINANCE amending the definition of " fence " and
" site - obscuring fence " in Section 18 . 03 . 030 of the Camas Municipal
Code , and amending Section 18 . 17 . 050 of the Camas Municipal
Code by revising the development standards for a fence .
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CAMAS DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS :
Section I
The definition of " fence " in Section 18 . 03 . 030 is modified to provide as follows .
18 . 03 . 030 - Definitions .
II Buildings
Fence . A structure , other than a building , designed , constructed and intended to
serve as a barrier or as a means of enclosing a yard or other structure ; or to serve as
a boundary feature separating two or more properties . Landscaping plantings do
not fall within this definition .
Section II
The definition of " fence , site - obscuring " , in Section 18 . 03 . 030 of the Camas Municipal
Code is amended to provide as follows :
-L - Definitions .
II Buildings
Fence , site - obscuring . A fence so arranged as to obstruct vision .
Section III
Section 18 . 17 . 050 of the Camas Municipal Code is amended to provide as follows :
18 . 17 . 050 - Fences .
A . Purpose . The purpose of this section is to provide minimum regulations for fences
with the desired ob9ectives of privacy and security for residents , and safety for
motorists and pedestrians using the streets and sidewalks .
B . Heights . Fences not more than 6 feet in height may be maintained along the side
yard or rear lot lines ; provided that such wall or fence does not extend into the front
yard area . The front yard area is the distance between the front property line and
the nearest point of the building specified in the zone districts under Title 18 ,
C . A fence shall not exceed 3 . 5 feet (42 inches ) in height in the front yard .
D . Access . No fence shall be constructed so as to 1 ) block or restrict vehicular access
to a dedicated alley , access , or way , or 2 ) create a traffic hazard by impairing or
obstructing vision clearance from any driveway , alley , or access . Fences over 3 . 5
feet shall not be placed in the vision clearance area on corner lots .
E . Prohibited materials . Fiberglass sheeting , barbed wire , razor ribbon or other
similar temporary material shall not be permitted as a fencing material .
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F . Temporary fences . Vacant property and property under construction may be fenced
with a maximum six - foot high , non - view obscuring fence .
G . Measurement of fence and wall height . The height of a fence or wall shall be
measured at the highest average ground level within three feet of either side of said
wall or fence . In order to allow for variation in topography , the height of a required
fence or wall may vary an amount not to exceed six inches ; provided , however , that
in no event shall the average height of such wall or fence exceed the maximum
height permitted for that location .
H . A/R exception . Barbed wire and electric fences shall be permitted on land
classified A/R . All electric fences in such instances shall be clearly identified .
Maintenance , repair , and replacement of existing fences shall be governed by state
law .
I . Security fencing may be permitted with the following limitations :
1 . The security fencing shall consist of not more than 4 strands of barbed wire
located on the top of a six - foot high fence , and
2 . The security fencing shall be associated with a commercial or industrial
development .
Section IV
This ordinance shall take force and be in effect five ( 5 ) days from and after its publication
according to law .
PASSED by the Council and APPROVED by the Mays this of June , 2002 .
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