A. Prohibited: The use of barbed or electrified wire within the limits of the city for fencing or gates along any street, alley, highway, road or on any private property is prohibited except in those instances wherein the individual desiring to use barbed or electrified wire for these purposes makes an application to the city clerk, which application shall set forth good cause for the use of the fence or gate and shall include a showing that the use of barbed or electrified wire in the particular instance requested will not constitute a hazard to public safety and the applicant.
B. Application For Permit: Before the city council will consider a request to allow barbed or electrified wire, the applicant must provide all adjoining neighbors notice in writing of the application and request for use of barbed or electrified wire. The written notice must be mailed or delivered at least ten (10) days before the city council meeting at which the application is to be heard. The written notice must clearly describe the fence that is being requested, including the location of the fence, the proposed building materials to be used and the reasons why the request is being made. The written notice must also inform the neighbors of the date that the city council will consider the request and that they are invited to provide comment in writing or in person to the city council at the meeting. Once the notice has been given, and not later than the day before the scheduled city council meeting, the applicant shall provide to the city clerk a copy of the written notice that was provided to the neighbors and the applicant shall complete an affidavit for the city clerk confirming that the notice was provided as required to all neighbors identified as part of this application. If any neighbor does not receive notice and brings a complaint against the fence, the city council may refuse to grant or, if previously granted, revoke the permit.
C. Exceptions: Whenever the applicant provides proof to the city clerk that the barbed or electrified wire is required by state or federal regulations, the city clerk shall issue a permit for the fence or gate without further hearing or consent of the city council. (Ord. 191, 7-1-2003)