Fences, plant material, and similar screening devices that are between the principal building and a street, and parallel to, or nearly parallel to, the front lot line and front wall of the principal building are permitted provided that height of such devices does not exceed forty-two (42) inches from the ground to the highest point of the fence, unless the fence is used for a public pool, as defined in Section 1179.04 of this Ordinance for fences that are no closer to the front lot line than the principal structure and parallel to, or nearly parallel to, a side lot line, man-made fences or screening devices shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. For fences that are behind a principal structure and parallel to, or nearly parallel to, a rear lot line, man-made fences or screening devices shall not exceed six (6) feet in height on the side or rear of lot.
(b) Maintenance. All fences shall be properly maintained by the-owners of the property on which they are located. Such maintenance shall include painting, cleaning, and structural soundness in the case of a fence, wall, or other man-made object, and trimming, pruning, cutting, and other landscaping in the case of a hedge or other planting so that there is no aesthetic detriment to the surrounding area.
(c) Permits. All fences, regardless of type or height, require an approved fence permit.
(d) Variances. Any deviation from these regulations require a variance from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
(Ord. 05-08. Passed 4-10-08.)