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70 • JULY 2019 • WORLD FENCE NEWS driveway and garage door in the above mentioned example. Where an aboveground pool structure is used as a barrier or where the barrier is mounted on top of the pool structure and the means of access is a ladder or steps, then (1) the ladder or steps shall be capable of being se- cured, locked or removed to prevent access or (2) the ladder or steps shall be surrounded by a suitable barrier. When the ladder or steps are se- cured, locked or removed, any open- ing created shall be protected by a barrier. Concord, N.C. Historic Districts Chain link, shadow-box, basket weave, plastic/vinyl, and split-rail fences are prohibited within the his- toric districts. However, where chain link fenc- es already exist, they should be ac- companied by landscaping materials, which will "climb" the fence and act as a screen. Fences should be compat- ible with most structures in the dis- tricts. The style of fence or wall should respond to the historic nature of the property. All wooden fences should be "stick-built" on site. Wooden fences visible from the street and/or wooden fences in front yards and side yards of corner lots are required to be painted or stained white or a color matching the body or trim of the structure, including shut- ters, foundation color, etc. Painting or staining are recommended, but not required, for rear yard fences unless they are visible from the street. If a fence is designed as a sin- gle-sided fence, one with detailing on only one side, the finished detail should be on the outside face of the fence (facing neighboring property). Additionally, wood picket fences should have pickets spaced at a min- imum of 1 inch or half the width of the picket. Additionally, it is not ap- propriate to introduce walls or fences in front yards and side yards at corner lots that are more that 65% solid. Cast-iron, aluminum, or wrought- iron fences should be designed to fol- low historic precedent. Where fences are desired in front yards and side yards at corner lots, the design should be primarily decorative in nature. Front yard fences should not ex- ceed four feet in height. Wooden fenc- es should be painted or stained white or a color matching the body or trim of the structure, including shutters, foundation color, etc. Rear yard fences are defined as fences which do not extend forward on the applicant's property beyond the side centerline of the house in plain view. Approval of the location may also be handled on a case-by-case ba- sis to determine the best natural break in the rear and front yards for place- ment of fences. Rear yard fences may be higher than four feet. The portions of rear yard fences that face the street should be landscaped with shrubs and trees of a planting size that will fully hide the fence from the street within two years. Size, type, and growth habits of plant materials to screen rear yard fences that face the street should be submitted at time of application. If a front yard fence adjoins a rear yard fence, or an existing neighbor- ing property fence, attention should be given to the transition between the two. Also, attention should be given to the design of fences placed along a sloping grade. All proposed fences and walls should not negatively effect existing trees and mature landscaping. Privacy fences are defined as fences with no spacing between pick- ets. Privacy fences may be allowed at the discretion of the Commission in the following circumstances: 1. Privacy fences are most appro- priate in rear yards. 2. Privacy fences may be allowed where the applicant's rear yard is di- rectly adjacent to property that is either not in a historic district, or is within a historic district but is non-contribut- ing or intrusive in that district. The applicant shall show to the satisfaction of the Commission: (a) that the adjacent property is unsightly in comparison to other properties surrounding the applicant's property, (b) that the adjacent property or nearby property raises reasonable se- curity concerns for the applicant, or (c) that the adjacent property could reasonably be determined to negatively impact the property value of the applicant's property. Privacy fences shall be allowed only on the applicant's property line directly adjoining the aforesaid adja- cent property unless the Commission feels that such a partial privacy fence would not be visually appropriate or would not accomplish the purpose(s) of the privacy fence set forth above. Fence ordinances continued from page 68 Extraordinary solutions. Accura ™ Precision Gate Hardware Better rollers – best value! 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