§ 155.1907 FENCE REGULATIONS.

   Fences, plant material, and similar screening devices that are between the principal building and a street and parallel to or nearly parallel to the front lot line and front wall of the principal building, are permitted, provided that the height of such devices does not exceed 48 inches, from the ground to the highest point of the fence, unless the fence is used for a public or private pool, as defined in §§ 155.1903 and 155.1904. For fences that are no closer to the front lot line than the principal structure and parallel to or nearly parallel to a side lot line, man-made fences or screening devices shall not exceed six feet in height. For fences that are behind a principal structure and parallel to or nearly parallel to a rear lot line, man-made fences or screening devices shall not exceed six feet in height on the side or rear of lot.

   (A)   Conditional fences and purposes. Fences around swimming pools shall be governed by the requirements of §§ 155.1903 and 155.1904. All electric and barbed wire fences shall be prohibited, except with the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (B)   Maintenance. All fences shall be properly maintained by the owners of the property on which they are located. Such maintenance shall include painting, cleaning, and structural soundness in the case of a fence, wall, or other man-made object; and trimming, pruning, cutting, and other landscaping in the case of a hedge or other planting so that there is no aesthetic detriment to the surrounding area.

   (C)   Variances. Any deviation from this Code must be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission under the provisions of § 155.2504(C). The Planning and Zoning Commission shall consider in ruling upon such request, the criteria referred to in § 155.2504(C).

   (D)   Permits. All fences, regardless of type or height, require an approved fence permit.

(Ord. 37-02, passed 7-10-02) Penalty, see § 155.2617