(A) Fences and walls legally in existence at the time of adoption of this chapter and which are not in violation of subsections 9-11-3(C) and (H) of this chapter, which do not prevent accessibility by emergency vehicles, may continue to be maintained and to exist, but may not be replaced if fifty percent (50%) or more of the fence or wall is either destroyed or removed and if the replacement would continue the existence of a violation of these regulations.
(B) Fences required as a part of athletic facilities such as, but not limited to, softball diamonds or tennis courts may be permitted at heights in conformance with established recreation standards. (Ord. 500, 12-8-1998)
(A) No private fence or wall shall be erected within the public right of way, and the village shall have the right to require the removal of any fence on a public right of way at no cost to the village. All improvements made by residents shall be made on that resident's own property and shall be maintained by the resident.
(B) Snow fences shall not be placed in front yards except as specifically permitted by the village. Such fences shall be constructed of winter neutral colors such as brown or green. Snow fences shall only be permitted during the period beginning November 1 and ending March 30.
(C) No fence or wall shall be maintained or erected if it is constructed with any material which is likely to inflict bodily harm should a person or animal come in contact with the fence or wall. Materials covered by this prohibition include sharp or ragged metal spikes or spears.
(D) No wall which interrupts, impedes or otherwise alters the natural flow of water shall be erected in any residential district.
(E) No electric fence, barbed wire or barbed wire fences shall be erected in the village.
(F) Chainlink fences shall be permitted provided that, if visible from the street, they are one hundred percent (100%) screened by evergreen vegetation and are constructed of a dark, neutral colored, nonreflective material, as approved by the building official.
(G) All fences shall be erected so that their finished side faces out, and the unfinished side faces the property of the person who has caused said fence to be erected.
(H) All fences, walls, hedges, and landscaped screening shall be maintained in good, structurally sound repair, and in neat, clean and attractive condition.
(I) With respect to fences, the rear yard shall include the side yard up to the rear building line of the principal building.
(J) All fences other than chainlink fences, when located in the front yard or when visible from the street, shall be visually softened with landscaped screening as follows:
1. The amount of landscaped screening shall be proportional to the amount of solid fencing, as described in figure 9-11 A, "Required Landscape Screening For Fences", of this section.
2. The amount of screening shall apply to the fullness of the landscaping material at its maturity, which shall occur a maximum of five (5) years from the time of planting.
3. The screening shall be approved by the building official. (Ord. 500, 12-8-1998)
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