(A) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard, provided that no fence, wall or hedge along the sides or front edge of any front yard shall be over three and one-half feet in height. Additionally, on a corner lot in a Residential District, a sight triangle shall be provided such that nothing shall be erected, placed, planted, or allowed to grow in such a manner as to materially impede vision between a height of two and one-half feet and ten feet above the centerline grades of the intersecting streets in the area bounded by the street lines of such corner lots and a line joining points along said street lines 50 feet from the point of the intersections.
(B) The following regulations shall apply to the construction of fences.
(1) No solid fence shall be constructed closer to the street than the property line.
(2) No fence erected in a required front yard shall materially obstruct public view. Permitted types of fences shall include split rail, chain link or other similar material. No component of a front yard fence shall exceed three and one-half feet in height, nor shall any structural member exceed 36 inches in cross-sectional area.
(3) No fence shall be constructed which will constitute a traffic hazard as identified in the site triangle of a corner lot.
(4) No fence shall be constructed in such a manner or be of such design as to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or animals by intent of its construction or by inadequate maintenance.
(5) No fence within Residential Districts, except fences erected upon public or parochial school grounds or in public parks and in public playgrounds, shall be constructed of a height greater than six feet, except for the provisions of subsection (10) below.
(6) All fences shall conform to the construction standards of the Building Code and other applicable ordinances and resolutions.
(7) In Commercial and Industrial Districts, the maximum height of fences shall be eight feet. When industry standards for certain types of businesses require fences of greater heights, the Zoning Administrator at his or her discretion, may allow greater heights.
(8) All fences constructed in the village shall comply with the provision of this section and obtain a building permit.
(9) The good side of the fence shall face to the outside of the property.
(Ord. 2009-04, passed 4-23-2009; Ord. 2020-03, passed 12-9-2020)