Before hiring a fence contractor in Pataskala review the zoning regulations relevant to fences. This article will provide a concise overview of these rules, aiding residents in making informed decisions when installing fences.
Summary of Fence Regulations in Pataskala
- Fences located in the front yard cannot exceed four (4) feet in height.
- Fences located in the front yard must be set back three (3) feet from the edge of the right-of-way. • Properties with frontage on two (2) streets will be considered to have two (2) front yards.
- Fences located in the side or rear yard cannot exceed six (6) feet in height. • Fences located around a private swimming pool must be a minimum of five (5) feet in height. • Fences located around a community or club swimming pool must be a minimum of six (6) feet in height.
- Swimming pool fences must be equipped with a self-closing gate and lock. • All fences must meet the traffic sight triangle visibility requirements in Section 1283.06(14).
- It is the property owner’s responsibility to determine property lines and certify the fence does not encroach upon the adjacent parcel.
- Fences may be built within some easements, pursuant to approval from the Planning and Zoning Department, however, doing so is at your own risk. Should any agency that has the right to access such easement need to do so, they may remove your fence in the course of their work and are not liable to replace it.
- Fences must be maintained in good repair.
- Where adjoining property owners share partition fences between them, unless agreed upon by them in writing, the adjoining property owners share equally the building and maintenance of the fence.
The following are the relevant sections of the City of Pataskala Zoning Ordinance:
Chap. 1279. Fences.
1279.01 PERMIT REQUIRED.
Before a fence or wall is erected within the City, unless in an Agricultural District, a property owner or his agent must file application with the Zoning Inspector. Such application shall be on such forms as provided for in this Code and shall include a drawing of the lot, to scale, showing the actual location and dimensions of the proposed wall or fence. Each property owner shall determine property lines and certify that the fence or wall does not encroach upon another lot or parcel of land.
1279.02 MAINTENANCE.
All fences and walls shall be maintained in good repair, and in a manner that ensures continued structural integrity. Where adjoining property owners share partition fences or walls between them, unless otherwise agreed upon by them in writing, the adjoining property owners shall share equally the building and maintenance of such partition fences or walls.
1279.03 HEIGHT AND LOCATION.
A. The permitted height of a fence or wall shall be determined by its location on the property as follows:
- A fence or wall not exceeding 48 inches in height may be erected between the building setback line and a line three (3) feet toward the building setback line from the street right-of-way line.
- A fence or wall not exceeding 72 inches in height may be erected in any area of the lot behind the building setback line.
- A fence or wall higher than 72 inches may be requested as a variance which would be considered by the Board of Zoning Appeals with notification of adjoining property owners. A living fence shall not be limited by the 72 inch restriction.
- No fence or wall may be erected within three (3) feet of the street right-of-way line.
- All fences and walls shall meet the traffic sight triangle visibility requirements in Section 1283.06-14. (Ord. 2008-3884. Passed 1-5-09.)
1279.99 PENALTY.
Violation of any provision of this chapter shall be a misdemeanor of the first degree, and shall be subject to the provisions of Section 1209.99, as well as loss of any conditional use granted for said premises.
