HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinances 22-02-505 - 02/07/2022 - Amend Fence and WallsSTATE OF GEORGIA
COUNTY OF FULTON
ORDINANCE (:;?' Q `0 02 - 505
RZ21-19
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND SECTION 64-212 TO AMEND FENCE AND WALLS
BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Milton, GA while in a regularly called
council meeting on February 7, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. as follows:
SECTION 1. That amends Section 64-212, Fence and Walls is adopted and
approved; and is attached hereto as if fully set forth herein, and;
SECTION 2. All ordinances, parts of ordinances, or regulations in conflict herewith
are repealed.
SECTION 3. That this Ordinance shall become effective upon its adoption.
ORDAINED this the 7rh day of February 2022.
Pey,mison, Mayor
Attest:
Tammy Lowi Cit erk
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Sec. 64-212. Fence and wall specifications; exemptions.
Fences and walls which conform to the provisions stated herein shall be permitted by the community
development department. Fences erected for agricultural purposes in the AG-1 district shall be exempt from
permit requirements.
(1) Visibility triangle. Fences, walls and vegetative materials used in association therewith must not
obstruct the minimum sight distance requirements which are specified in the city subdivision
regulations (chapter 50) administered by the director of the community development department.
(2)
Gates. No part of a gate shall be located within 20 feet or Intercom system within 15 feet of a public
right-of-way, nor shall any gate or vehicle in any way obstruct a public right-of-way or the minimum
sight distance specified in the subdivision regulations regardless of whether open, closed or in an
intermediate position.
(3)
Maintenance of required landscape areas. Landscape areas or strips required pursuant to this section
shall be maintained in accordance with the requirements of the tree preservation ordinance (article III
of this zoning ordinance).
(4)
Fence and wall materials. Where this zoning ordinance or zoning conditions require fences and walls to
be solid/opaque, the visual density of the fence shall be such that it cannot be seen through.
The following standards shall apply to fences and walls:
a. Adjoining right-of-way. In all zoning districts, wire fencing materials, including chainlink fencing
with plastic or wooden inserts, shall not be used adjoining a street right-of-way. This provision
shall not preclude the use of chain link fencing as a security fence around
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recreational courts.
The architectural treatment of poured concrete, common aggregate block or concrete block
walls shall be approved by the director of the community development department.
b. Fences along all property lines. Walls and fences constructed along all property lines shall be
constructed with a finished side toward the neighboring property.
C. Barbed wire. Barbed wire may be used in the AG-1 district as long as its use is associated with a
legitimate agricultural pursuit. Barbed wire shall not be approved for any single-family dwelling
lots, including such lots which are located in the AG-1 district. Barbed wire shall not be permitted
in any other zoning districts.
d. Minimum landscape requirements. A minimum three-foot landscape strip shall be provided
between a fence or wall and a public right-of-way.
(5)
Height ands le. Fences and walls shall not exceed a height of eight -five feet from grade alone exterior
streets and eight feet along the interior streets in residential districts. Column and ornament heights
are permitted to exceed the maximum fence/wall height up to three feet.
a. Fencing along exterior streets of non -subdivision lots and platted subdivision shall be
fellewsco Sly with the following:
1. Allowed fencing wmteFW-shall be- an equestrian fenceA,9g wick
wood Rests.
2. Fences s.,a,.not emeeed43 „-,ehei fram fnished OFade.
3. Fenees shall be white, bla6k, OF daOt ISFOWA iR 6018F.
RZ21-19 -Text Amendment prepared for the City of Milton Mayor and City Council Meeting on February 7, 2022
(First Presentation on January 19, 2022, Work Session January 10, 2022)
Planning Commission recommendations highlighted In yellow.
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4. Opaque fences are prohibited.
5. Chain link fences are prohibited.
6 Fempes shall he set bae - Fninimum of thF a feet fFaFn _p .u:- Fight -c Wa
7. If the side, side corner or rear yard is adjacent to an exterior street, in the 60--feetfoot rural
viewshed. -fence type must be an equestrian fence. Outside the rural viewshed any type of
fence including opaque may be installed as long as the opaque fence is not visible from the
street at any time of the year.
b. Fencing for lots along interior streets including front, side corner, side and rear of platted
subdivision lots shall be -as -comply with the followings:
1. Allowed fencing material and type along the front is limited t
an equestrian fencging
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2. Along sides and rear of a lot, fencing material can be of any type.
3. Fences shall not exceed eight feet in height but not including fencing in the front which
shall not exceed 6G4%hes five feet in height from finished grade.
4. If a front, side corner, side or rear lot line borders an exterior street, subsection (5)a.
applies.
C. Fencing along side, sideeefnev, or rear of nonsubdivision lots:
1. Allowed fencing material and type is not limited to an
equestrian fencgmg outside the 60-:: a pot rural viewshed.
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2. Fences shall not exceed eight feet in height.
3. If a front, side, side EGFAe: or rear lot line borders an exterior street, see subsection (5)a.
(6) Setback. Fences and walls shall be set back a minimum of three feet from a public right-of-way.
RZ21-19 - Text Amendment prepared for the City of Milton Mayor and City Council Meeting on February 7, 2022
(First Presentation on January 19, 2022, Work Session January 10, 2022)
Planning Commission recommendations highlighted In yellow.
Page 2 of 2
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