(a) “Fence” means an artificially constructed barrier of any material or combination of materials erected to enclose, screen, or separate areas. For the purposes of this Chapter, a Fence does not mean a structure.
(b) “Chain Link Fence” means a Fence usually made of metal consisting of loops of wire interconnected in a series of jointed links. In no case shall a chain link Fence be considered a decorative open-face Fence.
(c) “Commercial Fence Erector” means an individual or a company qualified to erect, maintain and repair all types of Fences covered by these Codified Ordinances and who erects a Fence for hire or as a part of a sales agreement involving home improvement or the sale of fencing material.
(d) “Decorative Open Fence” means a Fence constructed for its beauty or decorative effect, and when viewed at right angles and enclosing the outline of all parts of the Fence in its vertical plane, has an open face area of at least thirty percent (30%). Decorative Open Fences shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) “Rail or Split Rail Fence” means a Fence constructed of narrow, whole, or split wooden timbers or vinyl placed horizontally between upright supporting posts.
(2) “Picket Fence” means a Fence made of upright poles or slats that alternate with an open face.
(3) “Metal Fence” means a Fence constructed of narrow poles that are placed vertically and horizontally to resemble a fence that would be considered to be antique or historical, constructed of iron, steel, aluminum, or metal composite.
(4) “Hardware cloth”, as defined in Section 1386.01(i), shall be used only in conjunction with any of the above-listed decorative open Fences and must be attached to the owner's side of the Fence. Privacy screens and similar materials that alter the opacity of a decorative open Fence are not permissible.
(e) “Privacy Fence” means a Fence made to inhibit public view, provide seclusion, and, when viewed at right angles and enclosing the outline of all parts of the Fence in its vertical plane, has an open face of less than thirty percent (30%). "Privacy Fences" shall include, but not be limited to:
(1) “Basket Weave or Woven Fence” means a Fence made of interwoven strips or slats of flexible or semi-flexible material in which the pattern has the appearance of a plaited basket.
(2) “Louver, Ventilating, Shadow Box, or Stockade Fence” means a Fence made of a series of slats placed at an angle or positioned so as to provide air but to deflect light perpendicularly to its vertical plane.
(f) “Snow Fences” are Fences that consist of thin upright slats not to exceed forty-eight (48) inches in height.
(g) “Swimming Pool” as used in this Chapter shall comply with Chapter 1385 of these Codified Ordinances.
(h) “Hot Tubs or Spa” as used in this Chapter shall comply with Chapter 1385 of these Codified Ordinances.
(i) “Hardware Cloth” means plain weave square mesh cloth of relatively light wire galvanized after weaving or welding.
(j) “Temporary Barriers, Construction Fences”, or other items that can act as an artificial barrier that are not affixed to the earth/ground in a manner intended to make them permanent or long-term do not meet the definition of "Fence" for purposes the swimming pool provisions of this Chapter of these Codified Ordinances.
(Ord. 2022-12-18. Passed 12-13-22.)