**  2006 International Residential Building Code

 **  City of Gretna Zoning Code

Building permits for fences are required for all zoning districts of R-1, R-2, R-3 and RE.

All fences shall be located inside the boundaries of the property upon and shall be constructed of wood, chain-link, PVC/resin, stone or masonry materials only and shall be maintained in good repair.

Fences in front yard shall contain openings constituting no less than 50% of the surface area and shall be situated or constructed in such a way as not to obstruct the vehicular traffic or otherwise create a traffic safety hazard.

The finished surface of any fence shall face toward adjacent properties and street frontages.  (Exception: shadow fences or any fence finished on both sides)

CORNER LOTS:

**    A 6 ft. fence built parallel to the street side must be setback 15 ft. from the side yard lot line and cannot extend past the front of the house (refer to sample). 

**     A 4 ft. fence built parallel to the street side may be placed on the side yard lot line (refer to sample) and cannot extend past the front of the house.

FENCE HEIGHTS:
Front Yard Maximum                48”       Fence placed on lot line, 50% open
Rear Yard Maximum                 6 ft.      Fence placed on lot line-any type of acceptable fence
Side Yard Maximum                  6 ft.      Fence placed on lot line-any type of acceptable fence
Street Side Yard Maximum        6 ft.      Fence set back 15 ft. from side yard lot line
Street Side Yard Maximum        4 ft.      Fence placed on lot line-30 ft back from intersecting curb

Any fence taller than 48” cannot extend past the front of the house.

A fence separating a residential lot from a commercial/industrial district may be a maximum height of 8’.

The use of barbed wire in the construction of any fence is prohibited except perimeter security fencing of buildings constructed in an Industrial District or farm fencing constructed for agricultural purposes on parcels of land five acres or more in the TA or AG district, provided it does not abut a residential zoning district.  Electrified fences are not permitted, and are defined as any fence that includes in its material barbs, blades, razor, electric current or other features specifically designed to injure or abrade an individual or animal who attempts to negotiate the fence.  AG and TA districts may have exceptions, but any exception must be approved by the Zoning Administrator.

Fences for the purpose of livestock (that are not decorative in nature) in a TA or AG (five acres or more and that do not abut a residential zoning district) are NOT required to obtain a building permit.

It is the homeowners responsibility to identify the location of lot lines and covenant restrictions.  Before digging post holes, call Diggers Hotline 1-800-331-5666 for the location of buried utility lines.

Note: Building permit fee is based on lineal foot.