Garfield regulates fence materials by openness percentage in residential districts, requiring partial transparency for fences within 50 feet of the front property line.
Chapter 341, Article IX of Garfield's zoning code controls fence construction by specifying allowable openness. Within 50 feet of the front property line, fences up to five feet must be between 25 percent and 50 percent open construction, such as picket or wrought iron styles. Fences up to six feet beyond that 50-foot mark must be at least 25 percent semi-open. Solid wood, vinyl, or masonry fences are restricted to areas farther from the street, preserving streetscape character.
Installing a fully solid fence in a location requiring open or semi-open construction is a zoning violation and may require modification or replacement of the fencing material.
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