13-96-130 Definitions.

(a) A “fence” is hereby defined as a structure forming a barrier at the grade between lots, between a lot and a street or any alley, or between portions of a lot or lots, such structures being independent of any other.

(b) Fences shall be classified according to the general form of their construction as screen fences or solid fences.

(c) A screen fence is a fence so constructed that at least 50 percent of the superficial area thereof consists of regularly distributed apertures.

(d) A solid fence is a fence so constructed that less than 50 percent of the superficial area thereof consists of regularly distributed apertures.

(e) Any fence not constructed entirely of noncombustible materials shall be classed as a combustible fence.

(Prior code § 61-5.1)

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