It shall be unlawful to maintain or construct any fence composed in whole or in part in excess of the height as set forth below:
(A) Back And Side Yards: In all zones but industrial, the maximum height of fences, in back and side yards, shall be six feet (6'). In industrial zones, the maximum height of fences shall be ten feet (10').
(B) Front Yards: In front yards, the maximum height shall be thirty six inches (36"). However, no fence shall exceed two feet (2') in height within thirty feet (30') of a street intersection.
(C) Corner Lot Side Yards: For a determination of fence locations for a corner lot, the street address will determine the front of the home. A fence may continue into the side yard of the corner lot a maximum ten feet (10') from the home with a maximum height of six feet (6'). Any fence located farther than ten feet (10') from the home into the side yard of the corner lot may be installed at a four foot (4') maximum height provided it is at least fifty percent (50%) open. No chainlink fences will be allowed in the side yard of a corner lot. No fence may be located within five feet (5') of any sidewalk or located closer than seventeen feet (17') from the edge of a curb line, whichever is more restrictive. (Ord. 07-12, 8-6-2007)
(D) Lot Lines And Rights Of Way: Where allowed, fences may be constructed on lot lines as long as the fence does not interfere with or obstruct a public right of way or prevent access to any public utility apparatus. In the event that the owner desires to construct a fence upon a public utility right of way, the owner shall assume all costs associated with the removal, and the village shall not be held liable for damages by permitting the fence to be constructed on or over the right of way. The owner shall assume the responsibility to notify all utility companies of the intent to erect a fence upon a public utility right of way.
(E) Drainage Easements: Fences shall not be located in any drainage easement, unless authorized by the village engineer and the building director. (Ord. 14-05, 7-7-2014)