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HomeMy WebLinkAboutFence Tri Fold Brochure 2021Visibility Triangle Standards See Article 14-5D of City Code for full Intersection Visibility Standards. You should not build within the triangle to avoid blocking the view from the street. Two Arterial Streets -Vision triangle is measured at intersection of right-of-way lines, 30 feet along each line. Collector Streets and Local Streets- Vision triangle is measured at the point of intersection from the curb lines extended, 30 feet along each curb. Collector or Local Street and Arterial Street- Vision triangle is measured along right-of-way line of arterial street, 30 feet from intersection of right-of-way lines. Along collector or local street, measure 30 feet from where curb lines intersect. For More Information ➢ For permit information and permit application visit www.icgov.org/permitinfo ➢ For City Code visit www.icgov.org/city-government under City Code section. Code section for fencing may be found under “Accessory Uses” 14-4C-2L ➢ For general questions call us at 319-356-5120 City of Iowa City Neighborhood and Development Services Building Division 410 East Washington Street Iowa City, IA 52240 Phone: 319-356-5120 Fence Information and Guidelines Neighborhood & Development Services 30.0’ 30.0’ 30.0’ 30.0’ Is A Permit Required to Build a Fence? A Permit is required for: ➢ Fences over 6 feet in height ➢ Electrical fences ➢ Barbed wire fences ➢ Any retaining wall over 4 feet in height as measured from the top of the footing to the top of the wall ➢ A retaining wall of any height that supports a surcharge or impounds flammable liquids Things to Consider Before Starting Your Fence Project. ➢ Are there private covenants in your subdivision agreements? Contact the Johnson County Recorder’s office at 319-356-6093 for private covenants & subdivision agreements. ➢ Where are your property lines? The City of Iowa City does not survey property lines. ➢ Call 811 before you dig. Iowa one call (800)292-8989 or visit www.iowaonecall.com ➢ What type of lot do you have? Double frontage, interior, or corner lot etc. ➢ Are there easement restrictions? Contact Development Services at 319-356- 5120 for easement restrictions. Setback Requirements ➢ Fences, walls and hedges must be set back at least 2 feet from any alley or street right-of-way line. ➢ To avoid blocking the view and for safety reasons, on corner lots, fences, walls, and hedges over 2 feet in height must comply with the provisions of Article 14-5D, Intersection Visibility Standards. ➢ In properties zoned residential and properties with frontages within 50 feet of a residential zones, fence height is limited to 4 feet in the front yard area. However, on double frontage lots and reverse corner lots, along expressways or an arterial street the height limit is increased to 6 feet. Be aware that corner lots have two front yards. Lot, Corner – a lot located at the intersection of 2 or more streets. Lot, Reversed Corner: a corner lot, the rear of which abuts the side of another lot. Lot, Frontage: The continuous width of a lot measured along the public right-of-way line. Street Double Frontage Lot Interior Lot Interior Lot Corner Lot Corner Lot Street Street Street Street Street Reversed Corner Lot Interior Lot Reversed Corner Lot Interior Lot Interior Lot