§ 15.01.1360. Wood fence specifications.

A.

Materials.

1.

Slats: Redwood, cedar, combed spruce, or other wood covering acceptable to the city.

2.

Bottom and top rail: Minimum two-inch × four-inch × eight-foot cedar stud.

3.

Corner, gate, end, or line posts: Minimum size four-inch × four-inch cedar wood post.

B.

Concrete. All corner, gate, end, or line wood posts shall be set in concrete, All concrete used for post bases shall conform to the provisions of Division 13 Class C.

C.

Construction methods. The cedar posts shall be set true to line and grade in concrete bases at least two feet in depth. All posts shall be sound and free from all decay, splits, multiple cracks, or any other defect which would weaken the posts or otherwise cause them to be structurally unsuitable for the purpose intended.

The maximum distance between posts in any section shall not exceed eight feet. The top and bottom railings shall be securely fastened to the posts with galvanized nails or other acceptable means. Changes in line of thirty degrees or more shall be considered as corners. A minimum of six inches of concrete shall be provided below the bottom of each post. End posts, corner posts, and gate posts shall have a concrete base at least twelve inches in diameter. Bases for line posts shall also be twelve inches in diameter.

Fence slats shall be placed on the roadway side of posts unless otherwise specified. The slats shall be placed approximately one inch above the ground, and on a straight grade between posts by excavating high points of the ground. Filling depressions will be permitted only upon approval of the city engineer. The slats shall be sound and free from all major decay or defects which would weaken or otherwise cause them to be unsuitable for fence slats. Fastening to top and bottom railings shall be done with two galvanized nails at both the top and bottom rail.

Refer to Standard Drawing No. 15.30 (Section 15.01.1660).

(Ord. No. 2007-07-31, § 14.3, 7-10-2007)