(A) Fences utilized for screening shall be of permanent opaque construction, such as wood or vinyl, and kept in repair and maintenance to ensure their continued function. Unless permitted as a boundary fence, the developer shall ensure a maintenance area of at least three feet in width between any screen fence and a property line. The area outside the screen fence shall be mowed grass or landscaped vegetation.
(B) If screen planting is used, it shall be comprised of an evergreen hedge at least six feet high at time of planting, planted in such a way that it will block a line of sight. The screening may consist of either one, or multiple rows of bushes or trees and shall be at least four feet wide. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain a screen planting, replacing trees as needed. The Zoning Officer may require replacement of screening trees.
(1980 Code, Ch. 28, Part 5, § 28-510) (Ord. 1419, passed 9-16-2013, § 510) Penalty, see § 156.999