(A) Permitted. Fences shall be permitted in all yards subject to the conditions of this section.
(B) Permit required. It is unlawful for any person to construct or cause to be constructed or erected within the city, any fence without first making an application for and securing a zoning permit.
(C) Locations. All fences shall be located entirely upon the private property of the person constructing, or causing the construction of such fence and may have a zero foot setback from all lot lines except as described in division (E) of this section. The Zoning Administrator may require the owner of the property upon which a fence now exists or may require any applicant for a zoning permit for a new fence, to establish the boundary lines of his/her property by a certificate of survey thereof to be made by a registered land surveyor.
(D) Construction and maintenance.
(1) Every fence shall be constructed in a substantial, professional-like manner and of substantial material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is to be used.
(2) Every fence shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair, or danger or constitute a nuisance. Any such fence which is, or has become dangerous to the public safety, health, or welfare, is a public nuisance, and the Zoning Administrator shall commence proper proceedings for the abatement thereof.
(3) Link fences, wherever permitted, shall be construction in such a manner that no barbed ends shall be at the top, except where permitted in industrial districts.
(4) That side of the any fence considered to be its evident finished side or face (i.e. the finished side having no structural supports) shall front abutting property. If the fence is located in a commercial or industrial district and visible to the public from both sides, as determined by the Zoning Administrator, it shall contain finished surfaces on both the interior and exterior of the fence.
(5) Fence shall not obstruct natural drainage.
(6) A fence may be located within the rear yard and side yard to a maximum height of eight feet up to the point where it is parallel with the front edge of the building. Fences located within the front yard or side-street yard to the right-of-way shall have no more than 50% opacity and not exceed four feet in height as measured from grade.
(E) Fencing conformity. Fencing in all districts shall conform to the following:
(1) Fences in all districts shall be maintained so that the exposed outer/inner surface shall be uniformly painted or stained in a neat and aesthetically acceptable condition.
(2) The side of the fence considered to be the face (finished side as opposed to structural supports) shall face abutting property.
(3) No fence shall be permitted on a public right-of-way or boulevard area.
(4) No fence shall be erected on a corner lot that will obstruct or impede the clear view of an intersection by approaching traffic within a sight triangle defined by measuring 30 feet from intersecting streets.
(5) All snow-stop fencing may be used from November 1 to April 30. No permit shall be required for temporary fencing.
(6) All fencing shall be constructed straight, true, and plum.
(7) All fences shall have a gate or opening to allow access from the exterior of the lot.
(8) All fences shall be constructed of durable materials such as treated or painted wood, cedar, chain link, aluminum, wrought iron, and similar materials intended to be used for fencing in urbanareas. Agricultural fences, woven wire, electric wire, plastic, and fences made of flimsy or non-traditional materials/items are prohibited. 
(Ord. 366, passed 8-7-2024)