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(1) Fences six (6) feet or less in height shall not require a building permit. Fences over six (6) feet in height must obtain a building permit from the Building Inspection Division. Any fence, wall, screen, hedge or other material serving as a fence, shall not create a sight distance hazard to vehicular or pedestrian traffic as determined by the Provo City Traffic Engineer. All interior fencing, if permitted by Park Management, must be consistent with Restrictive Covenants on file and all materials used must be consistent within park.

(2) A decorative masonry wall, (See Section 14.15.020 - Definitions, Provo City Code), six (6) feet in height is required around the perimeter of the Manufactured Home Park or subdivision where the Manufactured Home Park or subdivision fronts a public street. A decorative masonry wall or an alternative style of fencing six (6) feet in height is required around the remaining perimeter of the Manufactured Home Park or subdivision as approved by the Planning Commission. Where the Manufactured Home Park or subdivision fronts a public street, said wall must be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet from property line. However, a greater setback may be required depending on the zoning of adjacent properties. This area must be appropriately landscaped as outlined in Section 14.15.200, Provo City Code.

(3) Grade differences. Where there is a difference in the grade of the properties on either side of a fence, wall or other similar structure, the height of the fence shall be measured from the natural grade of the property upon which it is located.

(4) Retaining Walls. Where a retaining wall protects a cut below or a fill above the natural grade and is located on the line separating lots or properties, such retaining wall may be topped by a fence, wall or hedge of the same height that would otherwise be permitted at the location if no retaining wall existed.

(5) Double Frontage Lots. A fence or wall may be erected in the rear yard of a double frontage lot subject to staff review.

(6) Exceptions. The provisions of this Section 14.15.180, Provo City Code shall not apply to certain other fences such as tennis court backstops or patio enclosures as approved by the Zoning Administrator, if it is determined that such do not create a hazard or violation of the Provo City Code or other ordinances. All other exceptions must obtain Planning Commission approval. Standards for barbed wire and similar types of fences are listed in Section 9.14.020, Provo City Code, as amended.

(Enacted 1995-93, Am 2021-33)