18.25.060 Fencing and landscaping.
A. Fencing. Fencing is not required. When fencing is included in the front yard, it shall be used in an ornamental or symbolic way rather than as a visual barrier. Fences and gates constructed of metal chain link are prohibited except for:
1. Temporary fencing used in tree protection measures as required in Lake Oswego Code Section 55.08.030 or in construction fencing; and
2. Vinyl clad metal chain link in the side and rear of yards; provided, that the fence does not extend into the front yard setback.
The maximum height of fencing within the front yard setback area shall be four feet. Retention of existing stone fences is encouraged when new development is proposed. Construction of new stone fences that are of similar height and character to existing stone fences is also encouraged.
All fences or walls over five feet in height shall incorporate an open design where areas, either at the top of the fence or wall, or throughout the fence or wall surface in a regular pattern, are permeable to light and air. The solid surface area of any fence or wall over five feet in height shall not exceed 83 percent of its total area measured in any five-foot-wide section trellis, and arbors are exempt from the above calculation.
B. Trees and Landscaping.
1. Mature trees or tree groves shall be preserved and incorporated into the site plan for new development, consistent with the existing city of Maywood Park tree ordinance (Chapter 12.10 MPMC).
2. Two trees for every 50 feet of street frontage are required in the front yard area as a condition of approval of a new structure. Existing street trees can be counted in order to comply with this requirement, as long as the type, location, and viability of the existing trees are sufficient to provide a full streetscape of trees. New trees shall be selected from the city of Maywood Park Approved Street Tree Planting List. [Ord. 2010-1, 2010.]