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Ordinance No. 1296 Page Two C. No fence, hedge, or other screen planting in a required front yard in all zoning districts other than the R-1-20,000, R-1-40,000, and A Districts shall exceed two and one-half feet in height, except that higher decorative structures or planting screens incorporated into an identifiable landscaping scheme may be located in a required front yard, provided that: 1. No such structure or screen shall exceed six feet in height except decorative gate archways which may be a maximum of eight feet in height; 2. The total lineal dimensions of all such structures and/or screens shall not exceed twenty percent of the lot frontage; and 3. No structure on the property provided for herein shall occupy any easement for public utility purposes. In addition, no structure or planting of any type shall pose a traffic sight obstruction as regulated in Section 18.84.110. D. No fence, hedge, or other screen planting in a required front yard in the R-1-20,000, R-1-40,000, or A Districts shall exceed two and one-half feet in height, except wrought-iron, split rail or other similar types of open fencing may be permitted in the required front yard setback, upon review and approval by the Zoning Administrator. Such fencing shall be permitted if it meets the following criteria: 1) The fence shall not exceed 6 ft. in height. 2) Where such fencing crosses a driveway, it shall be set back a minimum of 20 ft. from the face of curb. 3) The fence shall be attractive and properly relate to the architecture of the residence and to its surrounding setting, as determined by the Zoning Administrator. Section 2: This ordinance shall be published once within fifteen (15) days after its adoption in "The Valley Times" a newspaper of general circulation published in the City of Pleasanton. Section 3: This ordinance shall be effective thirty (30) days after the date of its final passage and adoption.