(A) Subject to the approval of the City Commission, the erection and construction of privacy screens shall be permitted in rear yards of lots within the city.
(B) For the purpose of this section, “Privacy Screen” is defined as a non-enclosing barrier constructed of wood or brick located next to a patio, driveway or immediately adjacent to part or all of one or two sides of a real estate lot, and in no event to be extended toward the front of the property line beyond the front wall of the residence located on said lot, or an enclosing barrier constructed of wood or brick located around and immediately adjacent to the outside edge of the apron of a swimming pool. The height thereof shall not exceed 78 inches. Chain link or cyclone fencing is hereby specifically prohibited in the construction thereof.
(C) No person, firm or corporation shall begin construction or authorize construction of a privacy screen without obtaining the prior approval and authorization thereof from the City Commission.
(D) The requirements and prohibitions of this section shall not apply to structures in existence at the time of passage of this section.
(Ord. 3-1979, passed 9-6-79)