(a) "Fence" means any structure composed of wood, iron, steel, masonry, stone or other material and erected in such a manner and in such location as to enclose, secure, partially enclose or secure, provide privacy, decorate, define or enhance all or any part of any premises.
(b) "Privacy fence" means a fence more than three feet six inches high to a maximum of eight feet intended to inhibit public view and provide seclusion, and when viewed at right angles has less than sixty-six percent (66%) of its area open to light and air. Examples of privacy fences include, but are not limited to:
(1) Basketweave or woven fences. Made of interwoven strips or slats of flexible or semi-flexible material in which the pattern has the appearance of a "basketweave".
(2) Louver or ventilating fences. Made of a series of slats placed at an angle or positioned so as to provide air but to deflect light perpendicular to its vertical plane.
(3) Board-on-board fences. Made of vertical wood planks supported by horizontal framing with the vertical planks usually mounted on alternating sides of the framing. The planks may or may not be placed with a space between.
(4) Masonry walls.
(c) "Ornamental fence" means a fence not exceeding three feet six inches in height constructed as a landscape or design feature to enhance a property by defining driveways, walkways or gardens, or intended for site decoration. Such ornamental fence shall not be intended to provide enclosure or security. Examples of ornamental fences include, but are not limited to:
(1) Rail or split rail. Constructed of narrow or whole split wooden timbers placed horizontally between upright supporting poles.
(2) Picket fences. Made of upright pales or slats.
(3) Decorative masonry walls.
(d) "Open fence" means a fence more than three feet six inches in height for decoration or to provide secure enclosure (such as to contain children or pets, or to prevent intrusion or trespassing) and has an open area greater than sixty-six percent (66%). Examples of open fences include, but are not limited to:
(1) Chain link fence. Usually made of metal consisting of loops and wires interconnected in a series of joined links.
(2) Rail, split rail, picket fences or wrought iron fences. Shown as examples in subsection (c) above when they satisfy the definition of "open fences".
(e) "Fence open area" means the percentage of the surface area which is open to light and air. Any required open area shall apply to any reasonable segment of the fence surface (approximately any one or two square feet) along any portion of the lengths or height or a fence.
(f) "Temporary fences" means fences erected for a specific function and limited duration. For the purposes of these regulations, temporary fences are limited to "snow fence" in place no longer than from November 1 - April 15, and "construction fences" which enclose a construction site for the duration of the construction period.
(g) “Wrought iron fence” means a decorative fence, including gates and posts, made of wrought iron or similar materials which reflect period architecture and design. Said fences, exclusive of gates and posts, shall not exceed four feet in height. (Ord. 97-6257. Passed 4-22-97.)