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rural zoning district are not subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and do not require a building permit. Chain link fences shall have round steel parts and braces. 5. Solid walls and retaining walls (such as masonry construction) in excess of forty- two (42) inches in height shall be prohibited. When utilized, tiered retaining walls shall be separated by a horizontal landing not less than three (3) feet in width. (e) Access. All fences or walls shall be provided with a gate which affords reasonable and convenient access for public safety. (0 Residential District Fences or Walls. All residential district fences or walls shall be placed within the property being fenced. 1. Fences or walls may be located in any yard up to a height of four (4) feet. 2. Except as prohibited by § 1007.043 (18)(f)3. below, a fence or wall up to six (6) feet high may be erected from a line extended from the front facade of the principal building to the side lot lines, and then along the side lot lines and the rear lot line (see Diagram 6.b). 3. Should the rear lot line of a lot be common with the side lot line of an abutting lot, that portion of the rear or side lot equal to the required front yard setback of the abutting lot shall not be fenced or walled to a height of more than four (4) feet. For the purpose of this section, the front and side yards of the abutting lot shall be as defined in this Ordinance rather than as related to the orientation of the house (see Diagram 6.c). 4. Residential Fences or Walls Height Exceptions. 5. Fences for sport courts may be up to twelve (12) feet in height with ten (10) foot setback. 6. Residential boundary line fences or walls may be erected to a height of eight (8) feet along a property line abutting a commercial, industrial, or semi-public use or zoning district. 7. Wire fence other than chain link shall not be permitted as boundary line fences within five (5) feet of the property line in residential zoning districts. 8. Electrical and barb wire fences are prohibited in residential zoning districts. 3-45