(A) All fence installations shall be processed with a fence permit application. No inspection will be required, fees, if any, will be set by resolution. The application shall contain:
(1) Site plan, including lot dimensions, with structure locations (including setbacks);
(2) Location of proposed fence with heights; and
(3) Description of materials used for fence.
(B) No fence shall exceed six feet in height, from the front of the house to the back lot lines, and along the back lot line. No fence shall exceed four feet in height from the front of the house to the front lot line, along front lot line. Fences erected or other obstructions on corner lots must maintain a 25-foot (from corner pin location) and along the street side, a clear view triangle. No fence or other obstructions shall exceed three feet in height in the “clear view area”. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner of a fence to provide access for reading meters by means of an unlocked gate or relocation of the meters or reading devices to an accessible location (property owner’s expense).
(C) The city does not dictate which side of the fence must be “finished”. No fences shall be constructed of light-weight materials such as chicken coop wire, barbed wire or bamboo. Notwithstanding the preceding sentence, chicken coop wire may be used for vegetable gardens located within the perimeter of rear or side yards. Products manufactured for other uses such as plywood, corrugated steel or fiberglass panels are prohibited as allowed fencing materials.
(D) The property owner is responsible for locating property lines. Property pins may be located at each corner and should be located before a fence is erected. Property dimensions and street rights-of-way may be obtained from the Code Official. The owner may also hire a surveyor to locate the property lines, and this is recommended if the location is in dispute. The city does not survey properties, or represent a guarantee of lot dimensions or corner locations. Fences must not encroach on adjacent properties. Maintenance of both sides of the fence (painting, mowing and the like) should be considered when determining placement. It is the responsibility of the fence owner to maintain the fence.
(E) The city does not settle property line disputes between neighbors, including, but not limited to, disputes over placement of fences, hedges and trees.
(F) The city does enforce proper setbacks, as required in other sections of this chapter. Fences may be placed in easement areas only with approval of the city’s Public Utilities Departments.
(Prior Code, § 11.21)