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(�9) Fences erected in all zoning districts are considered as a nonencroachment when <br /> they conform to the standards listed below. For the purposes of this section,the following <br /> definitions shall apply: <br /> Permanent fence. A fence that is installed in a fixed or enduring manner that is not <br /> intended for a seasonal or temporary purpose. <br /> Temporary fence. A fence that is not permanently secured or anchored to the ground <br /> by posts or affixed footings, and is installed and removed on a limited term or seasonal <br /> basis such as: snow fences, garden fences, seasonal recreational fences such as <br /> hockey boards; fences installed for safety or access management purposes for special <br /> events; and fences installed for the duration of a construction project such as silt fences, <br /> erosion control bioretention logs, and septic drainfield site protection fences. <br /> Fence height. The measurement from the top of any part of the fence, including <br /> posts or other structural supports, lattice, ornate top design elements, and so forth <br /> measured to the existing ground level below the fence, as measured perpendicular to <br /> the slope (see Drawing). Exception: Post finials extending above the top of the fence <br /> shall not be deemed as part of the fence for height determination purposes as long as <br /> they do not exceed ten inches in width per finial and do not extend above the top of the <br /> fence by more than ten percent of the allowed maximum fence height at that location. <br /> Drawing: Fence Height Measurement <br /> on Sloped Site <br /> �� <br /> "�,o,� <br /> `�+a,� <br /> a. Nonlakeshore lots. <br /> 1. Fences and walls within a required front yard or side street yard shall not <br /> exceed a height of 42 inches above existing ground level . <br /> 2. Fences and walls within a required rear or side yard shall not exceed a height <br /> of six feet above existing ground level. <br /> b. Lakeshore lots. <br /> 1. Fences within the required street (rear) yard or side street yard of a lakeshore <br /> lot shall not exceed 42 inches above existing ground level. Exception: A fence <br /> not exceeding six feet in height may be located along the street lot line of a lake <br /> frontage lot which abuts a major thoroughfare. A major thoroughfare for <br /> purposes of this section means any county road or state highway. If such fence <br /> Page 14 of 22 <br />