(A) Purpose. A fence and wall permit is required to ensure that fences and walls are located and constructed in a safe, durable and aesthetically pleasing manner.
(B) Applicability. No person shall erect a fence or wall until a fence permit has been issued by the Zoning Administrator. Fences or walls higher than six feet in height are considered structures and shall require a zoning certificate and building permit in lieu of a fence permit. Fences and walls erected in a planned development zone or on a site with an approved special use shall be reviewed and approved as part of the applicable development plan.
(C) Review criteria.
(1) Fences shall be designed, constructed and erected in conformance with § 154.605(H), any applicable zoning or overlay district design standards and conditions of approval for the applicable planned unit development, special use or subdivision;
(2) Fences shall meet all safety requirements concerning traffic visibility.
(D) Application, review and decision-making procedures.
(1) Application requirements, processing procedures and decision-making are described in Table 154.905.1 and § 154.906, with the following modifications:
(2) Application materials. A fence and wall plan shall show:
(a) The method of construction and anchoring the fence, posts and gates;
(b) The distance between the fence and the abutting property lines; and
(c) The height of the fence.
(Ord. O-05-04, passed 4-11-05)