1135.11 FENCES, WALLS, HEDGES.

   Fences, walls, and hedges shall comply with the regulations of this Section.

   (a)   Fences in the Country Home District shall comply with the following area and height restrictions:

      (1)   Ornamental fences that do not exceed four (4) feet in height are permitted in the front yard.

      (2)   Fences in a side and rear yard shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.

   (b)   Fences in the Village Center Residential District shall be permitted in the side and rear yard and shall not exceed four (4) feet in height. Fences shall not be permitted in the front yard.

   (c)   All such fences shall have uniform openings aggregating at least twenty-five percent (25%) of their surface area, except that the Planning Commission may permit fences serving as enclosures for swimming pools to be less than twenty-five percent (25%) open.

   (d)   The side of the fence closest to an adjacent property line and facing outward from the yard being fenced shall be the smooth finished side and all horizontal, diagonal or supporting members shall be on the interior side of the fence.

   (e)   A snow fence or fence of similar type may be erected or placed in any yard during the period from November to April for the sole purpose of preventing the drifting of snow on highways, driveways and sidewalks, but such fence shall not be used at any time as a temporary or permanent fence or enclosure.

   (f)   Barbed wire fences and electric fences shall not be allowed in residential districts, except that electrical fences may be permitted by the Planning Commission for a corral or other enclosure for keeping or raising animals.

    (g)   The provisions of this chapter shall not apply to the following type fences:

      (1)   Shrubbery fences so long as they are centered two (2) feet inside of the property line.

      (2)   Natural growth along property lines.

      (3)   Small ornamental lattice type fences attached to or adjoining a dwelling and forming a part of its decoration and landscaping.

   (h)   The construction of fences regulated in this section shall require the issuance of a zoning certificate.
(Ord. 2016-07-24. Passed 8-3-16.)

   (i)   Fencing shall be located entirely on the property for which the zoning certificate has been issued. Plan submittals shall be as follows:

      (1)   Along Abutting Properties.

         A.   The location of the property line shall have been determined and documented by a professional licensed surveyor, and the boundaries marked by pins or stakes; or

         B.   Applicant shall have provided to the Building Department (a) a written signed statement that the proposed barrier location has been marked on the site and that the proposed location is available for viewing by abutting neighbors for a period of ten (10) days, and (b) the abutting neighbors shall have been notified of the intent to construct the requested fence.

            (Ord. 2023-11-40. Passed 12-6-23.)