A fence, wall, column, peer, post, or any similar type structure, or any combination of such structures, may be permitted in the required yards of the various districts, subject to the following requirements:
(A) It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to locate all property lines;
(B) No fence, hedge, or wall may extend beyond or across a property line unless in joint agreement with the abutting property owner;
(C) No fence, hedge, or wall shall be closer than 18 inches to any public sidewalk;
(D) Fences and walls shall not exceed seven feet in height above the elevation of the surface of the ground at any point, except:
(1) That in instances where public safety or security necessitate, the Zoning Administrator may authorize fences and walls to have a maximum height of not to exceed 10 feet above the elevation of the surface of the ground at any point. Fences of this height are required to obtain a building permit and certification from the City Engineer;
(2) Where the grade of buildings on adjacent lots is greater than that of buildings on the applicant's lot, the fence may exceed the height limitations, but in no case shall it exceed the grade of the adjacent building by more than five feet;
(3) Where used for private open space requirements in cluster or planned residential development; or
(E) Fences, walls, and hedges shall not interfere with solar energy access to existing solar energy systems located on adjacent lots.
(Ord. 2023-02, passed 5-9-23)