1161.03 FENCE AND WALL STANDARDS.

   (a)   The following standards apply in all districts. Property Line

      (1)   Fences and walls may be located up to the property line.   

      (2)   Fences and walls shall not encroach upon the rights-of-way or the proposed rights-of-way indicated by the Thoroughfare Plan.

   (b)   Height.

      (1)   Fences located in the front yard, up to an established building line, shall not exceed forty-eight inches (48”) in height and shall be fifty percent (50%) open.

         Example: If the picket is two inches (2”) wide, the gap between the pickets must be at least two inches (2”).

      (2)   Fences located in the side and rear yards shall not exceed eight feet (8’) in height unless they are adjacent to an interstate highway, then the maximum height is ten feet (10’).

      (3)   Fences located in the street side yard may be constructed up to an established building line, or; street side yard setback, whichever is lesser. Fence shall not exceed forty-eight inches (48”) in height and shall be fifty percent (50%) open.

      (4)   Fences located in the I-1 and I-2 Zoning Districts:

         A.   May be ten feet (10’) in height.

         B.   Fences exceeding forty-eight inches (48”) in height must maintain a five-foot (5’) setback from rights-of-way.

   (c)   Materials and Appearance.

      (1)   Non-Structural Face Outward.

         A.   Fences and walls shall present the non-structural face outward.

      (2)   Security Fencing.

         A.   Fences and walls shall not incorporate barbed wire, security wire, sharpened top spikes, or similar prevention materials (I-1 Light Industrial and I-2 General Industrial are exempt from this requirement).

         B.   Chain-link fences shall only be erected in side or rear yards.

         C.   Slats are prohibited in chain link fences.

      (3)   Responsibility. The property owner is responsible for the location of the fence in regards to the property line, easements, and any other issues that may result. Exceptions:

         The following fences are exempt from the height requirements:

         A.   Baseball diamonds.

         B.   Tennis courts.

         C.   Golf driving ranges.

         D.   Playgrounds.

         E.   Sports or activities requiring protective fencing.

   (d)   Corner Vision Clearance Standards. Fences, walls, shall meet all requirements of Section 1163.11 Corner Vision Clearance Standards.

(Ord. 2023-115. Passed 12-19-23.)