Fences shall be permitted in required yards as follows, but in no case shall be constructed closer than ten feet from any neighboring structure unless approved by Council.
(a) Open Ornamental Fences shall be permitted in public facilities and all zoning districts.
(1) Front yards. Open ornamental fences may be erected in front yards parallel to the building line to a height not exceeding three and one-half feet; provided, however, that rail or split rail fences may be erected in front yards and being a minimum of three feet from common property and/or easements.
(2) Side and rear yards. Open ornamental fences may be erected in side and rear yards being at a minimum of three feet from the common property line to a height of not more than six feet, unless both property owners agree then the fence can be erected on the property line.
(b) Chain Link Fences shall be permitted in all zoning districts only in rear and side yards. Said fences may be erected at a minimum of three feet from the common property line to a height at a minimum of six feet and not to exceed ten feet above the natural grade.
(c) Privacy Fences shall be permitted in all zoning districts only in rear yards. Such fences shall be erected at minimum of three feet and shall not exceed six feet in height above natural grade.
(d) Shrubbery or hedges shall be permitted in public facilities and all zoning districts provided they do not encroach upon the abutting property. Responsible owners are to maintain shrubbery and grass on both sides of installation.
(e) Barbed wire or stockade (palisade fences) shall be permitted in the industrial zones only in rear and side yards. Said fences may be erected at a minimum of three feet from the common property line to a height not exceeding six feet.
(Ord. 2020-01. Passed 3-9-20.)