For the purposes of this chapter, the terms set forth are defined as follows:
(a) "Fence" means any structure composed of wood, steel, shrubbery, hedges or other material erected in such a manner and positioned as to enclose or partially enclose any premises or any part of any premises. Trellises or other structures supporting or for the purpose of supporting vines, flowers, and other vegetation when erected in such position as to enclose any premises or any part of any premises shall be included within the definition of the word "fences". Structures erected other than on lot lines or in close proximity to lot lines, which have solely an ornamental purpose and which do not in fact serve the purpose of enclosing or partially enclosing premises or of separating premises from adjoining premises, shall not be included within the definition of the word "fences".
(b) "Privacy fence" means a fence made to inhibit public view and provide seclusion and, when viewed at right angles, having more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of its vertical plane, the area within a rectangular outline enclosing all parts of the fence in its vertical plane, closed to light or air. Permitted privacy fences are:
(1) "Basket weave" or "woven fence" means a fence made of interwoven strips or slats of flexible or semiflexible material in which the pattern has the appearance of a plaited basket.
(2) "Louver" or "ventilating fence" means a fence made of a series of slats placed at an angle or positioned so as to provide air but to deflect light perpendicular to its vertical plane.
(c) "Open ornamental fence" means a fence usually made of wood constructed for its beauty or decorative effect and, when viewed at right angle, having not less than fifty percent (50%) of the area of its vertical plane, the area within a rectangular outline enclosing all parts of the fence in its plane, open to light and air. Permitted open ornamental fences are:
(1) "Rail" or "split rail fence" means a fence constructed of narrow, whole or split, wooden timbers placed horizontally between upright supporting posts.
(2) "Picket fence" means an open fence made of upright poles or slats.
(d) "Chain link fence" means a fence usually made of metal consisting of loops of wire inter-connected in a series of joined links.
(e) "Barbed wire fence" means a fence made with metal wire having sharp points or barbs along its length.
(f) "Stockade" or "palisade fence" means a fence constructed with a row of large pointed stakes placed upright against each other having more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of its vertical plane closed to light or air.
(g) "Electrified fence" means all fences or structures, included in which or attached to which, is any device or object which emits or produces an electric charge, impulse or shock when the same comes into contact with any other object or any person, animal or thing, or which causes or may cause, burns to any person or animal.
(Ord. 2752. Passed 11-9-94.)