(a) Electrically charged fences shall be prohibited in all districts, with the exception of those agricultural uses involving livestock in business prior to June 1, 1992. Barbed wire may be used only to top standard security fences in Commercial and Industrial Districts at a height of six feet or greater. The supports of the barbed wire may be either vertical or lean inward above the property of the owner of the fence.
(b) Only decorative fences shall be constructed in front setbacks or side setbacks abutting streets. A "decorative fence" is a split-rail, ornamental iron or other decorative wooden fence, as approved by the Administrator. Chain-link fences shall not be permitted within front setbacks or side setbacks abutting streets in any district, except by variance granted by the Board of Zoning Appeals. Guardrails shall not be used for fencing.
(c) Fences and hedges in front setbacks and/or side setbacks abutting streets in any district shall not exceed three feet in height and shall not be such as to obstruct the view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic or be detrimental to public safety.
(d) Fences in rear setbacks and side setbacks not abutting streets shall not exceed six feet in height in residential or commercial zones or twelve feet in height in industrial zones.
(e) No fence shall hereafter be erected, constructed, altered, relocated or rebuilt until an application has been filed with, and a zoning permit issued by, the Administrator. A registered survey may be requested by the Administrator prior to issuing a fence permit. When any fence is erected, constructed, altered, relocated or rebuilt prior to obtaining a permit, the required fees shall be doubled, but the payment of such double fees shall not relieve any person from complying with other provisions of this Zoning Code or from other penalties prescribed by law.
(Ord. 2337. Passed 10-20-92.)