Fences are subject to the provisions of this chapter and require a permit prior to construction. Fence permits are to be processed under level I procedures.
A. Vision Clearance: Fences shall not conflict with requirements for vision clearance areas in section 10-5-3 of this chapter. For public safety reasons, no variances from these provisions shall be applied for or permitted.
B. Private Property: Fences shall always be required to be built on private property and never on public right of way. Private property lines may be a considerable distance back from actual street surfaces or curb lines.
C. Property Line: It shall be the property owner's responsibility and obligation to identify his property line when proposing to construct a fence on said property line. A property survey may be required.
D. Construction And Maintenance: All fences shall be constructed and maintained in a structurally sound manner. Fences which are structurally unsound and/or hazardous are subject to abatement.
E. Residential Zone Fences:
1. Rear And Side Yards: Fences not to exceed six feet (6') in height are permitted in side and rear yards, but shall not extend past the front of the residence or the front of a detached garage, whichever is farther from the front lot line.
2. Front Yard: From the front of the structure (as described in subsection E1 of this section) to the front property line, chainlink, woven wire and split rail fences not to exceed four feet (4') in height are permitted. Fences of other materials and sight obscuring fences shall not exceed three feet (3').
3. Corner Lots: On corner lots, the provisions of subsection E2 of this section apply to the front yard. Side yard facing on secondary street may incorporate fencing at a maximum height allowed from rear lot line to front of house, at which point it would conform to maximum front yard fencing height.
At the discretion of the city planner, fencing along entire side yard fronting on a street, or any portion thereof (excluding that portion from the front of the house to the front lot property line, which shall in all instances conform to the front yard fencing height restrictions), may be reduced in height for purposes of visual clearance.
F. Commercial Zone And Residential Office Zone Fences: All provisions of subsection E of this section apply to residences, commercial or office development in these zones.
G. Industrial Zone Fences: In industrial zones, fences not to exceed eight feet (8') in height are permitted in all yards of industrial developments except as restricted by vision clearance requirements. (Ord. 947, 5-12-2008)