As used in this chapter:
(a) Agricultural fence. "Agricultural fence" means any of the permitted fences used to contain livestock and protect agricultural or nursery products. Examples of permitted agricultural fences are:
(1) Post and rail fence: A fence that consists of vertical posts and horizontal rails or split rail.
(2) Woven wire fence.
(3) Electric fence. An electrified fence whose controller meets the requirements of Underwriters Laboratories Standard UL69 Electric-Fence Controller and which is installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations.
(b) Chain link fence. "Chain link fence" means a fence, usually made of metal, which consists of wire loops interconnected into a series of joined links.
(c) Fence. "Fence" means a continuous man-made structure or device, or the placement of hedges, trees, bushes or other plants intended to enclose or delineate an otherwise open area of land.
(d) Front yard, side yard, and rear yard. "Front yard," "side yard" and "rear yard" shall have the same meaning as contained in § 1261.10(b).
(e) Height not to exceed. "Height not to exceed" means the height of a fence as measured from the existing grade line to the top of the fence with an allowable deviation of no more than six inches to allow for clearance and/or uneven terrain.
(f) Living fence. "Living fence" means a fence, created by human effort, which consists of the growth or placement of hedges, trees, bushes, plants, or any combination thereof, into a vision-impairing or solid living fence.
(g) Ornamental fence. "Ornamental fence" means a fence that is designed and constructed of conventional material commonly utilized for the construction of decorative fencing, consistent and in harmony with the other uses in the zoning district in which it is located to achieve beauty or decorative effect. Exotic and/or unusual fence materials and/or design, not normally found or customarily utilized in the district in which it is located are prohibited, subject to § 1290.03(g). Examples of permitted ornamental fences are:
(1) Rail or split rail fence: A fence constructed of narrow wooden timbers (whole or split) placed horizontally between upright supporting posts.
(2) Picket fence: A fence constructed of upright poles or slats having not less than 25 percent of the area of its vertical plane open to light and air.
(3) Wrought iron fence: A fence constructed of wrought iron.
(h) Privacy fence. "Privacy fence" means a fence made to inhibit public view and provide seclusion. Examples of permitted privacy fences are:
(1) Lattice weave or woven fence: A fence made of interwoven strips or slats (flexible or semi-flexible material), in which the pattern has the appearance of plaited basket.
(2) Palisade fence: A fence constructed with a row of large stakes placed upright against each other.
(3) Board on board fence: A board fence with vertical boards placed alternatively on opposite rails.
(4) Solid board fence: A board fence with less than 25 percent of the area of the vertical plane open to light and air.
(5) Solid wall fence: A fence constructed of stone or brick or commercially manufactured masonry products similar to decorative stone or brick; no other type of material is permitted.
(i) Vision-impairing fence. "Vision-impairing fence" means a fence that is located within the right-of-way.
(Ord. 09-O-37, passed 9-21-2009; Am. Ord. 11-O-38, passed 7-11-2011)