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requirements established by the Director of the Planning and Building Agency, which may be amended from time to time, and be continuously maintained by proper pruning, mowing of lawns, weeding, removal of litter, fertilizing, replacement of plants and decorative materials when necessary, and the regular watering of plants. Section 31. Section 41-610.5 (Wall and fence requirements in the industrial and commercial zones) of Chapter 41 of the SAMC is hereby amended to read as follows: Sec. 41-610.5. - Wall and fence requirements in the industrial and commercial zones. (a) In the industrial and commercial zones, walls and fences shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height, and shall not exceed four (4) feet in height where the wall or fence extends into the required front yard or any required landscaped area. (b) On any lot in a C1, C2, C4, or C5 district, a concrete block wall not less than five (5) feet in height shall be erected along any property line contiguous to any residentially zoned property, except that such wall shall not exceed the height limitations prescribed in subsection (a) of this section. This requirement may be waived by the planning commission upon a finding that the abutting property is in a period of transition to nonresidential use, or that, due to special circumstances, the wall would not promote the public health, safety, or welfare. (c) Barbed wire is not permitted as part of a wall or fence except as follows: (1) In the M1, M2 and LM districts: barbed wire is permitted subject only to the restrictions set forth hereinafter. (2) In the C1, C2, C4 and CM districts: barbed wire is permitted only in a rear year or side yard which is not viewable from a public street and is subject to the restrictions set forth hereinafter. (3) Barbed wire may not be used above the height limitations set forth in subsection (a) of this section. (4) Barbed wire may not be used as part of any wall or fence which is adjacent to property used for residential purposes or to property which is used as a school, church, park, or youth center. (d) Electric fences shall only be permitted in the M1 and M2 districts subject to the issuance of a minor exception pursuant to Article V of this Chapter and shall meet the requirements set forth in California Civil Code Section 835 and below: (1) Electric fences shall only be permitted on properties abutting a railroad right- of-way. (2) Electric fences shall be located at least one hundred and fifty (150) linear feet from a property used for residential or public park use, or any property zoned for such a use, or schools (K-12) as defined by Section 11362.768 of the Health and Safety Code. City Council 6 — 20 2Ordinance nce o. 0? _ xxx Page 20 of 54