A. Construction and Maintenance.
1. Every fence shall be constructed in a substantial, workmanlike manner and of substantial material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is proposed to be used. Every fence shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair, damage, or unsightliness, or constitute a nuisance, public or private. Any such fence which is, or has become, dangerous to the public safety, health or welfare, or has become unsightly through improper maintenance or neglect is a public nuisance and the zoning administrator shall commence proper proceedings for the abatement thereof.
2. Link or wire fences, wherever permitted, shall be constructed in such a manner that no barbed ends shall be at the top, except in industrial districts and shall be constructed of at least 11 gauge wire or its comparable.
3. Electrical or barbed wire fences shall be prohibited, except in B-4, I-1 or I-2 districts.
B. Measuring Fence Height. The height of any fence shall be calculated to the uppermost points as follows:
1. In required yards abutting a street, the height of the fence shall be the total effective height measured from the finished grade on the side nearest the street;
2. In other required yards, the height of the fence shall be the total effective height above the finished grade measured on the side nearest the abutting property;
3. On property lines, the height may be measured from the finished grade of either side when the abutting property owners are in joint agreements, with the agreement submitted in writing.
(Ord. 1178 § 6.5.3, 1987)