A. Construction material. All fences shall be constructed of appropriate and durable materials, such as wood, wrought iron, tubular steel, concrete, brick, stone, or similar material. Materials of poor quality or unattractive appearance, such as unfinished plywood, fiberglass, corrugated metals, and bare metal wire (whether barbed, razor, or smooth) shall be prohibited. For the purpose of these regulations, barbed wire includes concertina wire, razor wire, or any similar devise. Notwithstanding the above regulations, it shall be unlawful for any person to erect, construct or maintain any barbed wire fencing within the City except:
1. Not more than three courses of barbed wire may be installed above the top line of a six-foot (1.83 meters) chain link fence. Barbed wire may only be used in the following zoning districts:
a. M-1.
b. M-2.
c. M-3.
d. C-2.
2. Regardless of the zoning district, no barbed wire may be used in the following locations before first obtaining an administrative use permit that are:
a. Visible to a residential zoned property; or
b. Within twenty (20) feet of a public road.
3. Non-conforming barbed wire installed prior to 2005 shall be subject to the regulations contained in Chapter 17.03.
4. Barbed wire fences may be erected, constructed and maintained on premises zoned for agricultural uses and where such agricultural uses are allowed.
B. Maintenance. Maintenance and repair of all fences and walls adjacent to street rights-of-way relating to aesthetics and structural safety, such as paint, mortar, loose blocks, or damaged sections, shall be the sole responsibility of the owner of the property on which the wall is located.
(Ord. 823-2016 § 24 (part), 2016)