All installations of fencing shall be in strict conformity with the following:
(A) Be located entirely within the property lines of the subject property. Where a fence has been jointly erected by more than one property owner, and is proposed to continue across property lines, a post shall be set on the property line;
(B) Not have any attachments visible from off of the subject property, excepting to reasonably address a valid safety concern;
(C) Not be electrically charged or have spikes, razor wire, or similarly dangerous components. Without limiting or otherwise affecting the generality of the foregoing, barbed wire fencing is allowed only on property zoned agricultural or industrial;
(D) No fence shall be installed within a recorded easement without written approval from the easement holder(s).
(E) All fences shall be set back a minimum of two feet from the closest right-of-way boundary of an alley;
(F) On a corner lot, no fence shall be placed in such a manner as to impede vision from a right-of-way intersection;
(G) No privacy fence exceeding three feet in height shall be permitted within a radius of seven feet from the intersection of any rights-of-way;
(H) No privacy fence shall be placed in the required front yard zoning setback, as specified in Chapter 158, with a height greater than three feet measured from grade, unless the fence is in line with the leading edge of the foundation of a legally established primary or accessory structure;
(I) No decorative fence shall be placed in the required front yard zoning setback, as specified in Chapter 158, with a height greater than four feet measured from grade, unless the fence is in line with the leading edge of the foundation of a legally established primary or accessory structure;
(J) Subject to the provisions contained herein, fences are permitted in the required site and rear yard setbacks as specified in Chapter 158, up to the following heights:
(1) Eight feet above grade for properties within industrial zoning districts;
(2) Seven feet above grade for properties of all other zoning districts.
(Ord. 19-C-14, passed 7-29-14; Am. Ord. 5-C-15, passed 6-9-15; Am. Ord. 10-C-16, passed 5-31-16)