(a) Artificial Fences.
(1) No artificial fence shall be erected within the front yard setback in the R1, R2 or R3 Residence District or the General Commercial District at any point forward of the front wall of the structure.
(2) No artificial fence in the R1, R2 or R3 Residence District or the General Commercial District shall exceed four feet in height.
(3) No artificial fence in any Industrial District or one required to enclose a public utility installation shall exceed six feet in height.
(4) Fences within all zoning districts shall be erected with the finished side of the fence facing adjacent properties. The finished side shall be considered the side without the structural supporting members.
(b) Living Fences.
(1) No living fence, bush or similar planting in Residence or Commercial Districts shall be more than four feet in height in the front yard of a property, nor more than six feet in height in the rear or side yard of a property.
(2) Living fences and all other bushes, hedges and similar plants shall be so trimmed that they shall not grow out over sidewalks, streets and adjoining properties and shall not be allowed to grow to a point closer than one foot from any such sidewalk, street and adjoining property.
(c) Compliance. All artificial and living fences and walls in conflict with this chapter on the date of the adoption of this Zoning Code (Ordinance 404, passed March 25, 1968) are permitted to remain. If such fence or wall is removed, torn down or becomes in a state of disrepair, the nonconformity will cease and any new fence must comply with this Zoning Code. When any property is sold or transferred, all artificial and living fences in conflict herewith shall be made to conform with this Zoning Code.
(d) Barbed Wire, Glass, Etc. It shall not be permitted to have barbed wire, glass, barbs or any other dangerous material on the top of any fence or wall or any new fence or wall.
(e) Permits. Before any work is commenced, any person intending to erect an artificial fence must make application to the Building Inspector for a permit therefor, on a form supplied by the Building Inspector. Such application shall be accompanied with a plan or sketch showing the proposed location of the artificial fence and the materials proposed to be used therein. Upon approval of the Building Inspector, a permit shall be provided effective for six months from the date of issuance. The Board of Commissioners may, by resolution, establish a fee for fence permits which may be changed from time to time by resolution.
(Ord. 404. Passed 3-25-68.)