(a) General Regulations
(1) Electrically charged fences shall be forbidden in all districts.
(2) Fences and hedges in front setbacks shall not exceed three (3) feet in height in any district except as provided for per subsections (a)(3) and (a)(5). Fences and hedges within a side setback abutting side streets shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and shall be set back a minimum of ten (10) feet. No fencing or hedge shall be placed such as to obstruct the view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic or be detrimental to public safety. Fences shall be of a uniform color except in instances where the Planning Administrator determines that extenuating circumstances exist that warrant departure from the requirement.
(3) Chain link fences shall not be permitted within a front setback or side setbacks abutting streets in any district. Guardrails shall not be used for fencing. Decorative fences may be constructed in front setbacks or side setbacks abutting streets. Decorative fences shall mean split rail, picket, ornamental metal, or other decorative styles as approved by the Administrator. Fences with a scalloped design shall also be considered decorative and may be permitted with a maximum post peak height of four (4) feet and a minimum scallop depth of six (6) inches.
(4) Temporary fencing for the purpose of protecting landscape shrubs and trees from road salt or drifting snow from private drives and/or streets, sidewalks and parking lots may be erected from November 1st thru April 15th. Such temporary fencing materials shall be limited to construction of burlap, plastic mesh fabric of a neutral or dark color, any clear plastic material or wood slat fencing (traditional snow fence) with wood or metal supports. Such fencing shall be limited to a maximum height of four (4) feet and shall be erected on private property only and positioned on the site so as not to obstruct the view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic or be detrimental to public safety. No permit is required for this type fencing. Temporary fencing shall also be permitted as part of any approved temporary event per Section 1165.03.
(5) No permanent fence shall hereafter be erected, constructed, altered, relocated or rebuilt until an application has been filed with a permit issued by the Administrator.
(b) Residential Regulations.
(1) Fences in rear setbacks and side setbacks not abutting streets shall not exceed six (6) feet in height.
(2) Fences on residential properties, which abut commercial or industrial zoned lands or abut a limited access highway, shall not exceed eight (8) feet along the highway right-of-way or common property line.
(c) Commercial/Industrial Regulations.
(1) Barbed wire may be used only to top standard security fences in commercial and industrial districts at a height of eight (8) feet or greater except when abutting or within 10 feet of any residentially zoned property where such fencing shall be prohibited. The supports for barbed wire shall be either vertical or lean inward above the property of the owner of the fence.
(2) Fences in rear setbacks and side setbacks not abutting streets shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height.
(1969 Code 150.242)