(A) Screening for Parking Lots. All open automobile parking areas containing more than four parking spaces shall be effectively screened on each side adjoining or fronting on any property situated in a residential district or any institutional premises by a wall, solid fence or natural screening such as a densely planted compact hedge not less than five feet in height nor more than six feet in height, around the perimeter of the property within six inches of the property line except for that part of the property abutting a public way. For that part of the parking lot property abutting a public way, a wall, a solid fence or other natural screening shall have a minimum height of three feet and a maximum height of three and one-half, except that where in the interest of safety, so that the line of sight will not be obstructed, the minimum height shall be lowered at street intersections and driveways to not less than 18 inches. The line of sight shall be determined by the Building Inspector. Except as noted above, such screening as required above shall not be located within the front and side yard setback requirements of the district in which the parking is located. If the zoning regulations permit parking in a side yard, then the parking lot must be screened in accordance with those provisions set forth above. Also, in the case of property in an industrial district, which abuts a railroad right of way, parking is permitted up to right of way, then screening shall be provided in accordance with those requirements set forth above.
(B) Swimming Pool Fences. See Ordinance Numbers 226 and 244 for provisions regulating the construction and equipping of fences for swimming pools.
(C) Animal Runs. Animal runs shall be located completely to the rear of the principal structure and the perimeter of the fences shall be no closer than five feet from the property line of the adjoining properties. The animal runs shall have an area of not more than 100 square feet and shall not be more than six feet in height.
(D) Electrical Fences. The construction and use of electric fences within the village are permitted subject to strict adherence to the foll0wing standards and requirements:
(1) IEC Standard 60335-2-76 or successor: Unless otherwise specified herein, electric fences shall be constructed or installed in conformance with the specifications set forth in the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard 60335-2-76.
(2) Electrification:
(a) The energizer for electric fences must be driven by a commercial storage battery not to exceed 12 volts DC. The storage battery is charged primarily by a solar panel, however, the solar panel may be augmented by a commercial trickle charger.
(b) The electric charge produced by the fence upon contact shall not exceed energizer characteristics set forth in paragraph 22.108 and depicted in Figure 102 of IEC Standard No. 60335-2-76.
(3) Perimeter fence:
(a) No electric fence shall be installed or used unless it is completely surrounded by a non-electrical fence that is not less than six feet in height. Electric fences shall be located no closer than one foot from a non-electric perimeter fence. Electric fences shall have a maximum height of ten feet.
(b) Location: electric fences shall be only be allowed on a non-residential outdoor storage area located in an I-1 Limited Manufacturing Zoning District or 1-2 Intensive Industrial Zoning District.
(c) Warning signs: electric fences shall be clearly identified with warning signs that read: “Warning-Electric Fence” at intervals of not less than 30 feet.
(d) The property owner and/or fence owner where fence is located shall execute an indemnification and hold harmless agreement whereby the owner agrees to release, defend, indemnify and hold the Village of Channahon harmless from any and all claims of personal injury or property damage arising from or related to the fence.
(4) It shall be unlawful for any person to install, maintain or operate an electric fence in violation of this section.
(Ord. 335, passed 12-5-83; Am. Ord. 741, passed 12-7-92; Am. Ord. 1861, passed 6-20-16) Penalty, see § 156.999