(a) Definition. "Fence" or "wall" means any structure composed of wood, metal, stone, brick or other material, including hedges or other plants, erected in such a manner and location so as to enclose, partially enclose or divide any premises or part of premises for the purpose of confinement, screening, partitioning, or decoration. Trellises or other structures for the purpose of supporting vines, flowers or other vegetation, when erected in such a position so as to enclose, partially enclose or divide any premises or any part of premises shall also be considered a fence.
(b) Permit Required. No fence or wall, as defined above, may be erected unless the property owner or his agent files application with the Zoning Inspector. Such application shall include a drawing of the lot, showing the actual location of the proposed fence or wall. The property owner shall determine property lines and certify that the fence or wall does not encroach upon another lot or parcel of land.
(c) Height and Location. The permitted height of a fence or wall shall be determined by its location on the property as follows:
(1) No fence shall be erected less than six inches (6”) from any property line.
(2) A decorative fence or wall not exceeding thirty-six inches (36") in height may be erected within the front yard provided that such decorative fence shall not be opaque, shall not consist of discarded wood or debris, and is located not less than five feet (5’) from the street right-of-way line
(3) A fence or wall not exceeding seventy-two inches (72") in height may be erected in any side or rear yard so long as a minimum distance of five feet (5') is maintained from the street right-of-way line
(4) No fence, hedge, or wall shall be erected on any lot in such a manner so as to obscure the vision of motorists approaching a street intersection, within a twenty-five (25) feet clear sight distance along either street approaching said intersection.
(d) Prohibited Fences. In the R-2, R-3 and/or R-4 Districts, no person shall erect or maintain any fence or wall charged with electrical current, nor shall any person erect or maintain any fence or wall having wire or metal prongs or spikes, or other cutting points or edges.
(Ord. 2004-111. Passed 7-26-04.)