All fences and walls shall comply with the requirements of this section unless specifically approved as part of a conditional zoning, special use permit or variance.
A. Except as otherwise provided in this section, fences that are no taller than six feet may be built along interior side and rear property lines.
B. Exterior side yard fences that are no taller than six feet shall be at least two feet from the right-of-way and no closer than two feet from the inside edge of the sidewalk.
C. Fences in front yards are discouraged, but must be:
1. Located least two feet from the right-of-way and no closer than two feet from the inside edge of the sidewalk;
2. Less than 60% opaque;
3. Be designed as picket or wrought-iron style fences (chain link and chicken wire are prohibited); and
4. Not exceed four feet in height, except that wrought iron and split rail style fences may be up to five feet tall.
D. No fence shall obstruct any traffic safety visibility zone.
E. Barbed wire, razor wire or other fence materials designed to cut or puncture are prohibited in all districts, except in the LI, HI and FRO districts.
F. Deer fences may be erected around gardens provided that the fences are located at least ten feet from the nearest property line.
(Ord. passed 2-14-2017; Ord. 2020-05, passed 8-10-2019; Ord. passed 3-15-2022)