(A) On a corner lot in any zoning district, no planting or obstruction to impede the vision between a height of three and ten feet above the centerline grades the intersecting streets shall be placed or maintained within the triangular area formed by the intersection of street right-of way lines and a straight line connecting points on said road right-of-way line, each of which is 75 feet from the point of intersection (clear view triangle).
(B) Construction and materials.
(1) No person shall hereafter construct, erect, or maintain or cause to be constructed, erected, or maintained, in the city corporate limits any fences of any character or material, without obtaining a building permit.
(2) Fences, walls, and hedges which are more than 30% solid shall abide by § 154.385(A).
(3) Approved fencing materials include stone, brick, wood, vinyl, and chain link. The city further requires fencing materials to be NEW, which means used for first time installation. Individuals wishing to utilize USED, meaning not first-time installation fencing materials, shall require Board of Adjustment approval. No electric or barbed wire fence shall be used in the construction of any fences within the city, except that barbed wire may be used in connection with a security fence when the barbed wire is at least six feet from the ground.
(4) That side of the fence considered being the face (facing as applied to fence post) should face abutting property.
(C) Location/setback requirements.
Table 17.23.02.2
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Maximum Height (in feet) | Required Setback | ||
Table 17.23.02.2
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Maximum Height (in feet) | Required Setback | ||
Primary front yard | Greater than 30% solid | 3 | 1 foot from sidewalk line (ROW) |
Greater than 30% solid | 7 | Minimum setback in applicable zoning district | |
Less than 30% solid | 4 | 1 foot from sidewalk line (ROW) | |
Less than 30% solid | 7 | Minimum setback in applicable zoning district | |
Secondary front yard (a) | Greater than 30% solid | 3 | 1 foot from sidewalk line (ROW) |
Greater than 30% solid | 7 | 8 feet from sidewalk line (ROW) | |
Less than 30% solid | 4 | 1 foot from sidewalk line (ROW) | |
Less than 30% solid | 7 | 8 feet from sidewalk line (ROW) | |
Rear yard setback, no alley (b) | 7 | 1 foot (c) | |
Rear yard setback, with alley (b) | 5 feet from alley line and street line | ||
Side yard setback (b) | 1 foot (c) | ||
Notes: a: On corner or reversed frontage lots a secondary front yard is the yard adjacent to the street, but not used for direct vehicular access to a street b: Any form of fence meeting the materials requirements of § 154.385(B)(3) c: Fences may be placed upon the property line if application is made by both property owners which share the fence | |||
(Ord. 842, passed 3-14-2022)