(A) Unless otherwise provided in this chapter, no fence shall exceed 4 feet in the front yard or 6 feet in the rear and side yards in height as measured from the average point between the highest and lowest grade.
(B) No fence, screen, or structure which obstructs view shall be located within 20 feet of any corner formed by the intersection of street or railroad right-of-ways as measured from the intersecting property lines.
(C) In all zoning districts all usable open space as defined by this chapter shall be planted and maintained in grass, sod, shrubs, or other suitable vegetation or surfaces.
(D) All screening required by the provisions of this chapter shall consist of either:
(1) A green belt planting strip consisting of vegetative cover of sufficient width and density to provide an effective screen; or
(2) A fence constructed of masonry, brick, wood or steel which is compatible with surrounding structures and buildings and where the "good" or most aesthetically appealing side of the fence faces the adjacent property where the fence is being constructed.
(E) Except as provided in division (B) above, fences and screenings shall be set back at least 2 feet from the lot lines or upon written mutual consent of the abutting property owner(s) may be placed along the lot line. The written mutual consent must be filed with the Zoning Administrator.
(Ord. 333, passed 12-27-2004)