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be measured as follows: (1) Prescribed heights shall be measured above the actual adjoining level of finished grade. (2) When there is a difference in the ground level between two (2) adjoining lots, the height of any fence or screen installed or constructed along any property line shall be determined by using the higher elevation. (3) Any baffle, louver, or wind deflector incorporated into a fence or wall construction shall be included within the measurement of its total height. (f) Gates. Any gate, other than gates for pedestrian use only, shall be set back or recessed a minimum of ten (10) feet from the property line unless there are at least sixteen (16) feet between the property line and the edge of the travelled roadway, in which case the setback requirement is waived. For distances less than sixteen (16) feet, a proportionate reduction may be granted upon review and approval by the Director of the Community Development Department. (g) Reduction in Setback for Fences in Developed Areas. The minimum required setback to locate a fence over three (3) feet high in a front or exterior side yard may be reduced to the average setback of the applicable yard where more than fifty (50) percent of the block is developed with fences and upon review and approval of the Director; all fences used in computing the average existing setback shall be legal, or legal non-conforming, established fences. (h) Fences Adiacent to 'Restricted" or"Non-Access' Property. A fence up to eight (8) feet in height may be constructed at the property line when that line is shown as 'restricted" or 'non-access' on a recorded map, subject to the review and approval of the Director. Section 9-1022.3 Fencing Standards. Unless otherwise specified, fencing shall be permitted, but not required, and shall comply with the provisions of this Section. (a) Fencing Materials. Fencing materials of corrugated plastic, corrugated iron, steel, aluminum, or asbestos, excluding chain link fencing, are specifically prohibited. Unless otherwise specified, barbed wire fence is prohibited. (b) Special Fencing Requirements. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Chapter the following special requirements shall apply to the types of fencing listed below: (1) Playing Courts. The seven (7) foot fence height limit may be waived for playing courts, if the playing court is located in a side or rear yard and open type fencing material is used. (2) Swimming Pools. All pools shall be enclosed per the requirements of Section 4- 4100 et seq. of the Ordinance Code of San Joaquin County. (3) Levees. (A) Any fence next to a levee shall conform to the requirements of Section 9-1605.18 of this Title. TA-93-1 -8- ORD # k.>,