Fence Requirements:
Please review the following requirements before completing your application.
1. Chain-link fences are not permitted.
2. Fences may not exceed six feet (6') in height.
3. The fence may not extend toward the front or side property line beyond the building setback line shown on the recorded plat. On corner lots, fences may not be constructed closer than ten feet (10') from the inside edge of the sidewalk (the edge closest to the house).
4. The fence may not extend toward the front of the house beyond the rear corner of the home. Reasonable exceptions may be considered for purposes such as concealing appliances or accommodating side doors. Any exception must be approved in writing by the DOR Committee before fence installation.
5. The fence shall conform to the character of the subdivision and comply with all applicable governmental requirements. If an LFUCG building permit is required for the proposed fence, a copy of the permit must be submitted with this application.
6. The property owner is responsible for locating underground utilities before installation. Contact Kentucky 811 at 811 or 502-266-5677 at least two business days before digging. This is a free service.
7. If a neighboring property has an existing fence, the front portion of the side fence shall meet the neighboring fence.
8. The finished side of the fence must face outward.
Properties with Special Provisions:
9. Properties backing up to Masterson Station Park shall NOT erect any type of privacy fence along the park’s boundary. These property owners may do one of the following:
a) Leave any existing wire fence, or
b) Install a 4-plank farm fence painted black with or with a low visibility wire fence attached to prevent children and/or pets from passing through the openings. The wire fence should be like the one used around the off-leash dog are inside Masterson Station Park.
10. Properties backing up to Spurr Road, where there is no sidewalk along Spurr Road, shall NOT construct any fence parallel to the plank fence. These property owners may construct a fence that meets guidelines 1 through 7 above and may connect said fence to the existing plank fence. These owners may also attach a low visibility wire fence to the plank fence to prevent children and/or pets from going through the openings. The wire fence should be similar to the one used around the off- leash dog area inside Masterson Station Park.
11. Properties backing up to Spurr Road, where there is a sidewalk along Spurr Road, may construct fences at least one foot (1’) from the sidewalk and shall construct fences of similar build and materials.