(A) Notwithstanding other provisions of this chapter, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard; provided that, no fence, wall or hedge along the sides or front edge of any front yard shall not exceed the height of three feet. Although side yards abutting streets will be allowed to construct a fence four feet in height and must be of open construction, (chainlink, split rail or other similar material). Fence must be approved by the Building Official. The fence will be allowed to be placed on the lot lines. A permit is required before any fence can be constructed.
(B) No fence shall be constructed closer to the street than the front property line. If sidewalk is located within the front yard, no fence shall be closer than six inches to the sidewalk.
(C) Permitted types of fences shall include split rail, chain link, vinyl and wood. Pallets and other materials not specifically designed or intended for fence construction are not permitted for use as fence building material. No component of a fence located in a yard abutting a street shall exceed four feet in height. No structural member of any fence shall exceed 36 inches in area, as measured using the horizontal cross-section.
(D) No fence shall be constructed which will constitute a traffic hazard as identified in the sight triangle of a corner lot as identified in § 11-510 of this article or obstruct the view of alley access or egress.
(E) No fence shall be constructed in such a manner or be of such design as to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or animals by intent of its construction or by inadequate maintenance.
(F) No fence within residential districts, except fences erected upon public or parochial school grounds or in public parks and in public playgrounds, shall be constructed of a height greater than six feet.
(G) All fences shall conform to the construction standards of the Building Code and other ordinances.
(H) In commercial and industrial districts, maximum height of fences shall be six feet. Except, when industry standards for certain types of businesses require fences of greater heights, the Zoning Administrator, at his or her discretion, may allow greater heights.
(I) All fences or parts thereof which are solid shall be constructed so that all posts, braces, stringers and all other structural members faced to the interior of the lot or parcel being fenced.
(2005 Code, § 11-515) (Ord. 2358, passed 9-17-2013; Ord. 2393, passed 3-7-2017)