(A) Notwithstanding other provisions of this Zoning Code, fences and walls not exceeding four and a half feet in height may be permitted in any required side or rear yard, provided that no fence orwall shall be permitted in any part of a front yard. Hedges along or directly adjacent to a public right of way may be permitted, provided that they are not over two-and-a-half feet in height. Hedges not along or adjacent to a public right-of-way may be permitted and are not subject to the two-and-a-half foot height restriction. All hedges shall be trimmed and maintained to present a neat and orderly appearance consistent with village standards.
(1) Residential fences constructed in Amberley Village may not be constructed with the following material: barbed wire, farm, chain link, razor wire, or non-vinyl coated chain link. Fences constructed with a finished side must have the finished side facing adjacent properties. All fences must be properly aligned so as to make a straight line.
(2) Vegetable and fruit garden fences are permitted in order to protect vegetation from wildlife. The fence may not exceed six feet in height and must be constructed of see-through fencing material green or black in color. The enclosed space may not exceed more than 400 square feet and be used strictly for agricultural purposes.
(B) Privacy panels are permitted in a rear yard located directly behind, and attached to or immediately adjacent to, the principal structure. The finished side of a panel shall face adjacent properties. The unfinished side of a panel, with any exposed posts or supports, shall face in toward the principal structure of the subject property. The construction and appearance of privacy panels shall be aesthetically pleasing and appropriate for the location. Materials such as brick, block, lumber, vinyl, natural materials or landscaping, shall be used and are to be similar or complementary in appearance and style to the principal structure. Alternate materials may be considered for approval by the Village Manager. Privacy panels are subject to the Village Property Maintenance Code. Privacy panels shall be located as close as possible to the object or area intended to be screened so as to allow for limited screening but also minimize adverse effects on neighboring properties and sight lines. The maximum height of a privacy panel, as measured from the bottom of a panel, shall be no more than six feet. The maximum height of a privacy panel as measured from the ground or deck surface shall be no more than six and one-half feet. The maximum length of a privacy panel, whether constructed singularly or in combination, is 16 linear feet.
('69 Code, § 151.14) (Ord. C-285, passed 7-8-68; Am. Ord. C-666, passed 10-10-89; Am. Ord. C-692, passed 10-9-90; Am. Ord. 2013-07, passed 4-8-13; Am. Ord. 2020-6, passed 7-13-20; Am. Ord. 2020-17, passed 11-9-20) Penalty, see § 154.99