Garfield requires that the finished or face side of any fence point toward the adjacent neighboring property, ensuring neighbors are not left looking at framing.
Under Chapter 341, Article IX of the Garfield zoning code, the face or finished side of a fence must face the adjacent property. This neighbor-friendly rule means the structural side, with posts and rails, must remain on the installer's side of the fence. The provision applies to fences in residential districts and works alongside the city's height limits and corner sight triangle requirements.
Installing a fence with the structural framing facing a neighbor's property is a zoning violation and the property owner may be required to reverse or reinstall the fence to comply.
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