(a) Electrically-Charged Fences Prohibited. Electrically-charged fences shall be forbidden in all districts except on sites of more than ten (10) acres used to confine livestock.
(b) Use of Barbed Wire. Barbed wire may be used only to top standard security fences in commercial and manufacturing districts at a height of six (6) feet or greater, the supports for such barbed wire shall be either vertical or lean inward above the property of the owner of the fence. No barbed wire fence shall be permitted which abuts or is adjacent to any public street or sidewalk.
(c) Chain Link Prohibited. Chain link fences shall not be permitted within front setbacks or side setbacks abutting streets in any district. A coated wire mesh is permitted on the owner's side of the fence.
(d) Location in Front Setbacks. Fences and hedges are prohibited in front setbacks.
(e) Split Rail Fences. Split rail corner accent fences may be permitted on approval of the Community Development Coordinator.
(f) Height Restriction in Rear and Side Yards. Fences in rear setbacks and side setbacks not abutting streets shall not exceed six (6) feet in height in residential districts, and twelve (12) feet in height in commercial or manufacturing districts. Fences within rear yards may extend up to the rear property line. Fences within side yards shall be setback at least three (3) feet from any adjacent property line, or, if the property is adjacent to a public sidewalk or street, at least one (1) foot from the public sidewalk or street.
(g) Permit Required. No fence shall be erected, constructed, altered, relocated or rebuilt until an application has been filed with and a permit issued by the Community Development Coordinator.
(h) Materials and Maintenance. All fences shall be of uniform design, well maintained, and harmonious and appropriate in appearance with the existing character of the immediate area where located. Visibility into and out of any driveway or street shall remain unobstructed. Fences, walls, hedges, or foliage erected or maintained above or within utility easements shall be subject to removal, as necessary, to provide access to such easements. Property owners are responsible for maintenance of all grass, trees, shrubbery, and other landscaping up to their property lines, including any such land located beyond fences and/or between adjacent fences.
(i) Exemptions for Temporary Fences. The following temporary fences shall be exempt from the provisions of this section:
(1) Temporary construction fences when such fence is indicated on an approved site plan.
(2) Temporary fences used for Special Events and shown on an approved plot plan for said event.
(3) Temporary snow fence installed by any Government agency.
(4) Temporary fences installed for the protection of the public from any obvious danger.
(j) Decks. No deck shall be erected, constructed, altered, relocated or rebuilt until an application has been filed with and a permit issued by the Community Development Coordinator. Decks shall conform to the required front and side yard setbacks, and may protrude into the rear yard setback.
(k) Carports. Carports may be allowed in residential districts in the side yard setback or rear setback provided that all other applicable district regulations are complied with.
(Ord. 11-24. Passed 4-10-24.)