The following requirements shall apply to all fences and walls erected after the adoption of this Code, whether or not the fence or wall is required to be installed as per the provisions of this Division or elsewhere in this Code:
(1) All walls and fences shall be durable, weather resistant, rust proof, and easily maintained. Acceptable materials include: wrought iron, plastic, wood, brick, stone, stucco, wire and other materials with a similar look. Unacceptable materials include glass, tires, unfinished concrete blocks, recovered salvaged materials, or similar materials. Except for fences in Resource and Industrial Districts, wire fences are prohibited in front of the principal structure and in side and rear yards that are adjacent to public or private street right-of-way, not including alleys, except those securing the property of the City of Moline or the property of the Moline-Coal Valley Community Unit School District 41. Wire fences are no longer permitted in front of the principal structure of utility uses and all existing wire fences in front of the principal structure of utility uses are, upon the effective date of this Ordinance, declared legal-nonconforming. No such legal-nonconforming fence may be replaced except with permitted materials and all such legal-nonconforming fences must be replaced with permitted materials no later than December 31, 2030.
(2) All walls and fences shall be kept in good condition, plumb, and true, and without damage. All walls and fences shall be designed and constructed to withstand winds during typical Illinois storm events.
(3) All fences with two sides of different quality and/or with posts on one side shall be erected such that the higher quality and/or side without posts faces the adjoining property.
(4) Fence and wall setbacks and height requirements for each zoning district shall be as indicated on Tables 35-3201.3 and 35-3301.2.
(Ord. No. 3019-2020; Sec. 35-5209(1) repealed; new Sec. 35-5209(1) enacted; 7-14-20: Ord. No. 3036-2020; Sec. 35-5209(1) repealed; new Sec. 35-5209(1) enacted)