§ 151.103 CERTAIN FENCES PERMITTED WITHOUT A PERMIT.

   The following types of fences are permitted, as specified, without a permit, subject to the following restrictions and provided that said fence does not in any way interfere with traffic visibility or block, redirect or cause a drainage problem for the adjacent or downstream properties:

   (A)   Snow fencing shall be allowed without a fence permit in all districts not exceeding four feet in height, provided it is removed between April 1 and November 1 of each year. No snow fence shall extend into the street right-of-way line unless installed by the village or a contractor having a permit from the village;

   (B)   Decorative fences not exceeding two feet in height shall be allowed without a fence permit in all districts. Such fences shall not be placed in any manner which presents a hazard to pedestrians on any public or private sidewalk; and

   (C)   Underground electrical animal fences are permitted without a fence permit in all districts.

(Ord. 2008-09, passed 7-21-2008)

§ 151.104 ANIMAL ENCLOSURES.

   Animal enclosures shall be permitted in residential districts subject to the issuance of a fence permit and subject to the following criteria.

   (A)   No animal enclosure shall be installed on a lot unless approved by the village and a permit is issued.

   (B)   Animal enclosures shall be obscured from view from neighboring properties at grade and adjacent streets. Existing structures (i.e., sheds, garages) may be used to obscure view.

   (C)   Animal enclosures must be located within the buildable area directly behind and adjacent to the principal building. In no event shall an animal enclosure encroach into a required setback or be located closer to a corner or interior side property line than the principal building.

   (D)   No animal enclosure shall be in excess of 250 square feet in area, nor more than six feet in height above the surface of the ground.

   (E)   Animal enclosures may be constructed of any material permitted for a residential fence.

   (F)   No animal enclosure shall be constructed contrary to required visual clearance area requirements.

(Ord. 2008-09, passed 7-21-2008)

§ 151.105 RECREATIONAL FACILITIES.

   All fences erected for purposes of providing fencing around recreational facilities, parks or sports parks shall be subject to the following height limitations:

   (A)   Tennis courts, 12 feet;

   (B)   Baseball/softball backstops, 16 feet; and

   (C)   Public swimming pools, eight feet.

(Ord. 2008-09, passed 7-21-2008)

§ 151.106 VIOLATIONS.

   When the Building and Zoning Officer has determined that a violation of this subchapter exists, the Building and Zoning Officer shall, in writing, notify the property owner, tenant, operator or other party responsible for managing and/or maintaining the offending property of the specific violation and that compliance with this subchapter must be established or restored within 15 days from the date of the written notice. The notice shall further provide that the notified party or agent shall have the opportunity to be personally heard by the Building and Zoning Officer within said period, and failure to request a hearing shall waive the opportunity to be heard. The failure of the owner, operator or other responsible party to comply with the notice and the provisions of this subchapter within the time prescribed shall authorize the Building and Zoning Officer to do or to cause such work to be done and to bill the owner, operator or other responsible party for the actual costs of the service rendered, and demand payment be made within 30 days of the billing date. The failure of the owner, operator or other responsible party to pay said bill shall be a lien upon the real estate until paid in full.

(Ord. 2008-09, passed 7-21-2008) Penalty, see § 151.999

§ 151.107 ADMINISTRATION AND APPEALS.

   (A)   Administration. It shall be the duty of the Building and Zoning Officer to administer and enforce this subchapter.

   (B)   Appeals. An aggrieved person adversely affected by the denial of a permit or decision, determination or interpretation under this subchapter by the Building and Zoning Officer may appeal such denial, decision, determination or interpretation to the Planning and Zoning Board within 15 days following receipts of a written notice set forth in § 151.106. Additionally, an applicant whose property is located within a commercial or manufacturing zoning district may file an application for a variance from the requirements of this subchapter and appear before the Planning and Zoning Board by completing an application form in writing, producing information and documents as may be required and paying the prescribed fee as set by the village.

(Ord. 2008-09, passed 7-21-2008)

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT

§ 151.200 PURPOSE.

   (A)   The purpose of this subchapter is to promote effective, equitable, acceptable and legal stormwater management measures by establishing reasonable rules and regulations for developments. This subchapter recognizes the integrated nature of the watershed system and the need to study certain flood control alternatives and other stormwater management functions on a watershed-wide-basis.

   (B)   Individual watershed plans or interim watershed plans that recognize the unique attributes of each watershed may be prepared and periodically updated for the major watersheds to identify management projects and establish criteria for development. These plans may also recommend changes to this subchapter as amendments to the watershed plans occur.

(Ord. 2019-03, passed 4-15-2019)