The following fence regulations shall be observed:
(A) No fences over forty-eight inches shall be located on any part of a lot.
(B) No fences shall be erected in any front yard.
(C) Fences not over forty-eight inches may be erected on those parts of a lot that are as far back or farther back from the street as the rear of the main building.
(D) No fence shall be erected in any side or rear yard that is adjacent to the front yard of a neighboring lot.
(E) No fence shall be erected in any side or rear yard adjacent to the street/alley of a corner lot.
(F) No fence more than 30% solid or more than 48 inches in height above the established street or alley grade shall be erected within the corner area of a lot that is included between the lines of two intersecting streets or the intersection of a street and alley and a straight line connecting them at points 25 feet from said intersection.
(G) No fence shall be constructed of barbed wire, chain link, or metal pronged in a residential district.
(H) No electric current shall be applied to any above ground fence.
(I) Fences shall be erected with the posts and other supporting structural elements facing inward toward the principle structure and concealed from view of the adjoining properties whenever possible.
(J) Any below ground electrical pet fence shall be installed in a location so that the device operates in a manner which keeps all pets subject to any such system a minimum of five feet from side and rear property lines and five feet from the property side of all public sidewalk edges.
(K) Fences that do not meet the specifications stated in this section may be erected only upon a variance granted by Council.
(L) No fence shall be installed until a fence permit has been obtained for its construction. Such permit shall be granted, if the fence is to be constructed in accordance with this section, for a fee. The amount of this fee, as determined by Council, is available and posted in a fee schedule available through the Village Clerk.
(Ord. 0-1847-01, passed 12-17-01) Penalty, see § 154.999