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• • • allow the low winter sun to penetrate the unit, while blocking the high summer sun. Refer also to Driveway Paving Concrete driveways are preferable to asphalt paving.. have a center planted strip. This reduces the amount of paving required and allows some stormwatcr infiltration. Turf blocks. Turf blocks are masonry unit paver blocks which are planted with turf to create the appearance of a lawn or grassy strip and allow stormwater infiltration, but which can support occasional vehicle use. They are appropriate for secondary emergency access rights -of -way, driveway medians, and other surfaces that do not experience regular use. Other Structures Service and Loading Area Screening Large residential buildings often contain service areas or loading docks. Screening of such areas shall meet the same requirements as described in the section on Service Areas in Chapter 3, Mixed -Use, , and Civic District Standards. Fences and Walls Fences are allowed within the residential neighborhood: "privacy" fences, wrought iron fences and "picket" fences. In no case are cyclone, chain link, or wire fencing allowed. No fence may be constructed in a drainage utility easement without an encroachment permit from the City. Privacy Fences and Privacy Walls. Privacy Fences are allowed only to separate patios of adjacent units and shall not enclose entire area. They may be up to 6 feet high and shall be built with attractive, long - lasting materials, such as wood, masonry, or stone. Privacy fences are permitted back at lust 20 feet from front property lines. Privacy fences may be located along the rear property line, except where lots back onto open space areas, in which case a "picket" or other Hedges may be used as an alternative to a privacy fence provided it meets the privacy fence requirements. Picket Fences. Picket fences shall be not more than 42 inches in height, and shall be primarily wood or wrought iron with the exception of corner posts and gate posts, which may be masonry or stone. Picket fences shall not be solid and must be at least 50 percent visually permeable. An alternative to a picket fence is a hedge, which shall be maintained at a maximum height of 42 inches. Picket fences or hedges may be located at the back of sidewalk along the front or exposed side of a lot. They may also be located along the rear property line of those lots that back onto open space areas. DRAFT — 2/6/04 43 PAGINATION TO BE ADJUSTED