Electric fences are permitted in the City of Lancaster only if they meet all of the following requirements:
(a) The parcel where the fence is located must be zoned industrial and not contiguous to Residentially zoned property.
(b) The fence is commercially installed and monitored.
(c) An outer fence of eight feet must extend around the entire electric fence to the exterior of the property provided an exterior boundary to the public which is not electrified.
(d) The electric fence shall be less than twelve feet.
(e) Signage is required every ten feet which indicates in English, Spanish, and by symbol that the fence is electric. These signs must be maintained in good condition.
(f) Owner must apply for an electric fence permit annually by January 30th of each year. This permit will have an annual fee and inspection. The permit shall also require that the owner of the property sign a release of liability to the City as to any damage that may be caused by the City’s forced entry onto the property to maintain the health, safety and welfare of occupants, owners, and the public. The permit fee shall be established by executive order of the Mayor. The permit shall also require the owner to provide access information to the property for safety forces.
(g) The fence must comply with all Ohio Revised Code Sections and Lancaster Codified Ordinance Sections.
(Ord. 3-10. Passed 1-25-10.)