Fences or walls may be located in any yard provided that corner traffic visibility is maintained in accordance with the off-street parking and loading requirements in Chapter 10. Other screening devices are detailed in § 10.04.
Fences may not be located on a property line, except by agreement of all concerned property owners.
Fences may not be located in platted easements, except by agreement of the Board of Public Works and Safety and/or the Director of Community Development.
Height requirements: Fences and walls in residential districts shall not exceed a height of six feet. Any fence or wall which projects into or encloses a required front yard shall not exceed three feet, except that open chain link fences may be erected to four feet in height.
Building materials: Fence be constructed with customary fencing materials. Examples include: Chain link, rod iron, picket, stockade type, brick, or other ornamental. Previously used materials shall not be used. The fence shall be constructed with all braces and supports on the interior, except when both sides are of the same design and appearance.
Maintenance: The screening wall or fence shall be maintained by the owner of the lot fence construction. Failure to maintain after notice shall constitute an offense hereunder.
(1980 Code, Ch. 156, § 2.07) (Ord. 1995-7, passed 6-5-1995; Am. Ord. 2017-16, passed 7-11-2017)