As used in this chapter:
(a) Barbed Wire Fence. "Barbed wire fence" means a fence made with metal wire having sharp points or barbs along its length.
(b) Chain Link Fence. "Chain link fence" means a fence made of loops of metal wire interconnected in a series of joined links.
(c) Open Ornamental Fence. "Open ornamental fence" means a fence (including any gates) which is one of the permitted open ornamental fence types identified below for their beauty or decorative effect. When faced directly, no more than fifty percent of the area between supporting posts of an open ornamental fence shall be obstructed by fence elements. Permitted open ornamental fences are:
(1) Rail or split rail fences. A "rail or split rail fence" is a fence constructed of narrow, whole or split wooden timbers, placed horizontally between upright supporting posts.
(2) Picket fence. A "picket fence" is an open fence made of upright pales or slats made of wood, metal, or vinyl.
(3) Wrought iron fence. A "wrought iron fence" is an open fence made of upright metal rods, which is or is designed to appear to be a traditional wrought iron fence or a modern variation thereof.
(d) Privacy Fence. "Privacy fence" means a fence, including any gates, made to inhibit public view and provide seclusion. When faced directly, at least twenty-five percent of the fence surface shall be open. Permitted privacy fences are:
(1) Basket weave or woven fence. A "basket weave or woven fence" is a fence made of interwoven strips or slats of flexible or semi-flexible wood or vinyl material in which the pattern has the appearance of a plaited basket.
(2) Louver or board on board fence. A "louver or board on board fence" is a fence made of a series of slats of wood or vinyl placed at angles or positioned so as to provide air, but to deflect light perpendicular to its vertical plane.
(e) Solid Fence. "Solid fence" means any fence composed of vinyl boards or panels which are assembled to abut one another and to create a surface with no openings for light or air. Any fence which is so constructed over one-half or more of its height shall also be interpreted as a solid fence. A stockade fence as defined in this chapter is not permitted.
(Ord. 2016-27. Passed 10-10-16.)