(a) Permit Required. All fences shall be installed after issuance of a permit approved by the Zoning Commissioner.
(b) Exterior Finish. Any side or part of the fence having poles or support material exposed shall face the interior of the property upon which the fence is installed and constructed.
(c) Maintenance and Durability Required.
(1) A fence permitted pursuant to this chapter shall be maintained in good condition. It shall be structurally sound and finished on both sides to present a rust free uniform, appearance.
(2) Fences shall be maintained so that all parts are plumb and structurally sound.
(3) All fences shall be constructed of materials designed for durability. All elements, colors, and finishes shall be maintained after installation. This requirement for materials and durability does not apply to permitted temporary fences.
(4) The ground between any fence and a property line shall be well maintained, free of weeds and debris at all times.
(5) These maintenance requirements shall apply to both new and existing fences.
(d) Construction Site Fences. (No permit required)
(1) The Commissioner of Building may authorize a temporary fence in any zoning district: to enclose a site, when construction is underway, to protect construction work or materials, to prevent unauthorized entry to the site, or, to ensure unauthorized access to site hazards.
(2) The fence shall not prevent access to the site by emergency vehicles, and shall not obstruct visibility at street intersections.
(3) The fence shall not exceed eight feet in height.
(4) The fence shall be removed when construction activity has been completed or discontinued for ninety days or more or as otherwise required by the Commissioner of Building.
(Ord. 69-2016. Passed 6-6-16.)