Any and every fence to be erected in the village following the effective date of this subchapter shall be designed and constructed to resist and withstand a wind pressure of not less than 20 pounds per square feet of the gross proposed area of the fence less any openings from any angle of approach. All fence posts used in the construction of a fence must be buried in the ground to a depth of at least one-third of the total length of the fence post. All fence parts, anchors and shavings of wood or other organic materials shall be treated with a chemical treatment to protect them from deteriorating when they are placed in or upon the ground. Alterations to the existing grade level preceding the use of a fence for the purpose of altering the height of the fence shall not be permitted. All fences shall be maintained in good and sound condition and shall create a harborage for rodents. If a fence is to be painted, it should be painted with a nonlead base paint. No fence shall be constructed in such a manner as to impede or alter the natural surface water drainage of the property upon which the fence is constructed or any adjoining property.
(Ord. 335, passed 12-5-83)