Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by increasing the permissible height for fences located on the front lot line of certain properties in residential districts; by prohibiting the use of barbed/razor/concertina wire or any similar type of wire on residentially-zoned property; and by permitting certain architectural embellishments on fences; all under certain terms and conditions.

THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:

SECTION 1. Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows:

TITLE 14. THE PHILADELPHIA ZONING CODE.

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CHAPTER 14-200. RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS.

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§14-231. Residential Districts Rules and Exceptions.

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(4) Fences. Fences shall be permitted in residential districts to the extent herein provided:

(a) Intermediate Lots.

(.1) Front. Any fence located nearer to the lot line than the required building set-back or actual distance of the building from the lot line (whichever is greater), shall be no more than [three and one-half ]

four

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(d) Architectural Features.

Fence posts, gate posts, and trellises that are included as architectural embellishments are permitted up to 8 feet in height.

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Explanation:

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indicate new matter added.

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