Franklin Zoning Ordinance

213 FENCES, WALLS, AND SCREENING Fences and Walls 13 Chapter Franklin Zoning Ordinance Effective December 8, 2020 13.1 Fences and Walls 13.1.1 Location A. Fences and walls may encroach into required yards and setbacks . B. Fences and walls may be installed within drainage easements where permitted by the easement holder, but shall not block or divert natural drainage flow onto or off of any other property. Fence design examples that allow adequate drainage flow include shadow boxes, flap gates, aluminum fencing, or gaps at the bottom of the fencing. For fencing requirements in the floodplain, see Section 4.3, Floodway Fringe Overlay District. C. Fences and walls shall not: 1. Be constructed within a public right- of-way or in areas to be dedicated for public right-of-way; 2. Conflict with sight distance visibility of intersections or points of ingress/ egress; 3. Block accesswithinanaccess easement; 4. Encroach into a utility easement, unless the easement holder has provided written consent; 5. Blockaccess tofirehydrants,mechanical equipment, or utility equipment; and 6. Be located within six feet of a fire hydrant. 13.1.2 Height A. Exemptions Public buildings or uses, public parks, sports courts, and sports fields are exempt from this Subsection. B. Measurements Fence and wall height shall be measured from finished grade to the top of the fence or wall. Fences and walls may need a building permit, depending on the height. The use of a berm to increase a fence or wall height is prohibited, unless used in accordance with Section 8.1 Transition Areas Abutting Residential Lots. C. Front Yard Fence and Wall Height Fence and wall height shall comply with the following table, except as provided in Paragraph 13.1.2.D and E: Location Maximum Height Front Yard 3 feet, but may be 4.5 feet for board horse fencing AG district not regulated Side or Rear Yard 7 feet for residential uses and the OR district 8 feet for nonresidential and mixed-uses D. Corner Lot Fence and Wall Height 1. Corner lot fences and walls shall be subject to the front yard standard in Paragraph 13.1.2.C , Front Yard Fence and Wall Height, when located: a. Between the front facade of the building and the front lot line; and b. In the side street- facing yard between the front facade and 20 feet back from the front facade. 2. Corner lot fences and walls shall be subject to the side or rear yard standard in Paragraph 13.1.2.C, Front Yard Fence and Wall Height, when located within the side street-facing yard and more than 20 feet behind the front facade of the building. 3. Fences and walls within interior side yards and behind the front facade shall be subject to the side or rear yard standard in Paragraph 13.1.2.C, Front