Unified Development Ordinance, 31st Supplement, May 2024

Article 7.2. ​Landscaping and Screening | CHAPTER 7. ​GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS

b. Fences must be constructed of wood, composite fencing or PVC vinyl with the finished face located towards the adjacent property. c. Alternative fence materials may be approved by the Development Services Director. d. No fence can be located within any tree conservation area. e. No fence can be located within any City of Raleigh utility easement without prior written approval of the Public Utilities Director.

f. No fence can be located within any required drainage easement without prior written approval of the Engineering Services Director. Cross reference: The Public Utilities Director may approve structures within City of Raleigh utility easements, Sec. 8-2012(d) .

6.5 ’

10

100’

100’

100’

’

6.5 ’

100’

100’

6.5 ’

6.5 ’

35’

35’

Type B1 20’

Type B2

Type B3

Type A2 10’

Type A1 6’

Type A1

Type A2

Type B1

Type B2

Type B3

Width (avg. min) Fence Height (min) Wall Height (min)

6'

10'

20'

35'

35'

Not allowed

6.5' 6.5'

Not allowed

6.5' 6.5'

Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required Not required

6.5'

6.5'

Shade Trees (min per 100') Understory Trees (min per 100')

Not required

4 4

4 4

6 6

4

Shrubs (min per 100') Shrub Height (min)

Not required

Not required

40

60

n/a

n/a

3'

3'

A berm in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. may be installed, unless otherwise required. The installation shall not alter the yard width, fence, wall, shade and understory tree requirements

A berm in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. may be installed, unless otherwise required. The installation shall not alter the yard width, fence, wall, shade and understory tree requirements

A berm shall be installed in accordance with Sec. 7.2.4.D.4. except the minimum height of the berm shall be 10’ measured perpendicular to the crown

Berm

Not allowed

Not allowed

7 – 15 Published May 2024

Part 10: Unified Development Ordinance City of Raleigh, North Carolina

Supp. No. 31