(A) Generally. It is the intent of this section to provide fencing standards for all stormwater detention ponds required by the State of North Carolina in an effort to mitigate any safety and aesthetic issues they may present. The enforcement of these standards will be through the City's zoning and general police powers.
(B) Fencing required. Fencing shall be provided around the perimeter of all stormwater detention ponds located within the corporate limits and its extraterritorial jurisdiction. The required fence shall be no less than four feet in height. It shall be a steel or aluminum chain link fence with black or green vinyl coating. All fences shall provide securable entrances to allow access for maintenance personnel and equipment, and to provide for the safety of citizens.
(C) Applicability to existing detention ponds. The existence of detention ponds within the corporate limits that do not provide for adequate fencing surrounding the ponds presents a threat to the safety of the City's citizens. Therefore, all detention ponds located within the corporate limits existing at the time of adoption of this section shall, within one year after the effective date of this subchapter, be altered to comply with the provisions of this section.
(Ord. 23-O-07, passed 4-10-2023)