The following requirements apply to the fences and walls in all districts, and are in addition to any district-specific requirement.
(a) Location.
(1) A fence or wall may be built adjacent to but not upon the boundary line, and shall be located entirely on the owner's property. The Community Development Administrator may approve a fence to be placed upon the property line when the fence connects to an existing fence on an abutting property and the abutting property owner has agreed in writing to the connection of the fences.
(2) To maintain clear and unobstructed vision, an opaque fence shall not be permitted within ten (10) feet, in any direction, of the following points:
A. The intersection of a driveway and sidewalk, or front property line if there is no sidewalk;
B. The intersection of a driveway and public right of way;
C. The intersection of two (2) driveways.
(b) Height.
(1) No fence shall exceed three (3) feet in height in a yard fronting on a street.
(2) No fence shall exceed six (6) feet in height in any rear or side yard, except as expressly permitted in Chapter 1145 for specific uses.
(c) Materials and Construction.
(1) Approved wall and fence materials include stone, brick, finished wood, iron, split rail or synthetic products with the appearance of the foregoing. Chain link fencing may be used only in the rear yard. When chain link fencing in a rear yard is adjacent to a street, such as on the street side of a corner lot, the fencing shall be screened from public view by an approved landscape screen.
(2) Electrified, razor wire and barbed wire fencing in whole or in part are prohibited.
(3) All fences shall be designed, constructed, and finished so that the supporting members face the property of the owner of the fence.
(d) Maintenance. All fences shall be structurally sound, maintained in good condition and be attractively finished at all times. The owner of the property upon which the fence exists shall be responsible for maintaining both sides of the fence. If a fence is approved to be installed on the property line, the permit holder shall be responsible for maintaining both sides of the fence.
(e) Approval. Any fence that is provided to meet the screening and/or security requirements of Chardon's Codified Ordinances shall be shown on the development plan and approved as part of a development plan review pursuant to Chapter 1111 (Development Approval Process). All other fences are approved administratively.
(Ord. 3273. Passed 5-9-24.)