17.44.150 Other requirements.
1. Sport Courts. Outdoor sport courts are permitted when in compliance with the following conditions:
a. Lighting of sport courts shall be contained within the sport court boundaries and shall not be directed onto another’s property.
b. Sport court fencing shall not be taller than twelve feet (12').
c. Sport court fencing when taller than seven feet (7') shall maintain a minimum ten-foot (10') setback from rear and side yard property lines. Any sight obscuring materials used on such fencing shall be maintained and kept in good repair. Sport court fencing shall not be allowed in the required thirty-foot (30') front yard setback.
d. The planning commission may modify the height of sport court fencing to be taller than twelve feet (12') and the setback requirement to be less than ten feet (10') when the following findings are made:
i. The proposed height and/or setback modification is necessary to provide privacy and protection of private property interests.
ii. The appearance and/or setback of the fence will not detract or cause aesthetic damage to neighboring property owners.
iii. The proposed height and/or setback modification will not cause a public safety hazard.
iv. The proposed additional height is necessary to provide an adequate buffer for the adjoining landowners’ use. (Ord. 2023-14 §2, amended, 2023; Ord. 2009-3, amended, 2009; Ord. 2003-15, amended, 2003)