4-709.   MAINTENANCE.
   (a)   All fences, both existing and new, and all parts thereof, shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and not be allowed to become or remain in a condition of disrepair including noticeable leaning or missing sections, broken supports, non-uniform height and growing or noxious vegetation. All fences shall be maintained in a safe and aesthetically pleasing condition. Graffiti shall be removed immediately upon notification, and all vegetation adjacent thereto shall be maintained in a good condition or appropriately trimmed. All gates and latching devices shall be maintained in an operable condition.
   (b)   The owner or his/her designee shall be responsible for the maintenance of the fence, and to determine compliance with this article, the Zoning Administrator may cause any fence to be re-inspected.
(Ord. 470; Code 2015)