(A) No person, corporation or other entity shall maintain or construct a decorative fence on any property within the village without obtaining a permit from the building department and paying the required fee.
(B) Decorative fences may be constructed in front and side yards of corner lots and in front yards as defined in chapter 159 of this title (village zoning code) and on property owned by governmental entities, subject to the following regulations:
(1) All decorative fences shall be constructed only of wood. Except approved decorative fences erected by a governmental entity may also be constructed of tubular aluminum.
(2) There shall be a minimum of 4 feet between all posts.
(3) There shall be a minimum space of 12 inches between fence rails whether they are constructed vertically or horizontally. Except, tubular aluminum decorative fences erected by a governmental entity shall have a maximum of 4 inches between fence pickets.
(4) The maximum height shall not exceed 48 inches.
(5) The smooth side of the fence shall face outward.
(6) All posts and rails shall face inward.
(7) The fence shall not be closer than 5 feet from the front yard line on all lots and the side yard line on corner lots as defined in chapter 159 of this title (village zoning code). This division (B)(7) shall not apply to governmental entity property.
(8) The fence shall not be constructed for the purpose of forming an enclosure for persons or animals and shall not be part of another structure. This division (B)(8) shall not apply to governmental entity property.
(Ord. 06-2-1532, passed 2-27-2006)