Commercial, mixed-use, and industrial fences are subject to the rules and regulations found in RMC Chapter 15.04.606(F). Specifically, low solid fencing, high solid fencing, wire fencing with landscaping, solid walls, and open or semi-open fencing are all permitted subject to the regulations identified below:
Low Solid Screen: A fence or wall 3 to 4 feet high and fully sight-obscuring is permitted. It may be painted, view-obscuring wood board fence or masonry wall of uniform material and must be designed and constructed to withstand a 15 pound-per-square foot wind load and deterioration resulting from contact with soil, vermin and weathering.
High Solid Screen: A screening source or wall six to eight feet high and sight-obscuring is permitted. It may be painted, view-obscuring wood board fence or masonry wall of uniform material and must be designed and constructed to withstand a 15 pound-per-square foot wind load and deterioration resulting from contact with soil, vermin and weathering. This screening wall may also be a masonry wall with lattice work resulting from an open brick pattern or use of open masonry blocks.
Wire Fence with Planting: Wire fences with dark colored, durable, matte finishes (both wire and posts) and vinyl slats are permitted if fast growing trees, hedge plants, upright shrubs or evergreen vines are planted alongside and used in combination with green growing ground cover or low hedge landscaping.
Solid Wall: A wall 6 to 8 feet high and fully sight-obscuring is permitted. The wall may be masonry, brick, concrete or exposed aggregate; it must be designed and constructed to withstand a 15 pound-per-square foot wind load and deterioration resulting from contact with soil, vermin and weathering. Masonry walls shall include split-face or other decorative treatment.
Open or Semi-Open Fencing: A chain-link (nonmetallic finish) fence with or without vinyl slats may be used if a solid fence is not required. No fence or wall that adjoins a residential lot or residential zoning district or fronts on a public street or highway shall incorporate barbed wire or other sharp, protruding objects.