Fences shall be permitted in all yards subject to the following:
A. Barbed Wire And Electric Fences: Except as specified in this subsection, electric fences shall only be permitted in the TZ district when related to farming, and hobby farms, and on farms in other districts when related to farming, and must be located a minimum of five feet (5') from a property line. Barbed wire fences are not permitted in any districts within the city except as permitted in subsection C of this section. (Ord. 2004-40, 1-3-2005)
B. Residential District Fences:
1. Front yard: Fences shall not exceed three feet (3') in height except fences that are at least seventy five percent (75%) light permeable may be up to four feet (4') in height.
2. Side and rear yards: Fences shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height from the rear lot line to the front wall line of the existing principal structure. Fences exceeding eight feet (8') in height require a conditional use permit.
3. Fences exceeding three feet (3') in height shall not be placed within forty feet (40') of intersecting curb lines or within ten feet (10') of a driveway unless at least seventy five percent (75%) light permeable.
4. Fences exceeding seven feet (7') in height require a permit from the building codes office.
5. Fences shall not obstruct natural drainage.
6. For lots which may not comply with existing yard requirements, the zoning administrator may determine front, side and rear lot designated areas based on building configuration, site visibility and other applicable factors.
C. Business And Industrial District Fences:
1. Front yard: Fences shall not exceed three feet (3') in height except fences that are at least seventy five percent (75%) light permeable may be up to six feet (6') in height.
2. Side and rear yards: Fences may be up to ten feet (10') in height. Fences exceeding ten feet (10') in height require a conditional use permit.
3. Fences extending across a front yard shall be at least seventy five percent (75%) light permeable. Fences abutting a street shall be at least seventy five percent (75%) light permeable within the area necessary to maintain traffic visibility outlined in section 10-19-16 of this chapter.
4. Fences exceeding seven feet (7') in height require a permit from the building codes office.
5. Fences shall not obstruct natural drainage.
6. Fences which are primarily erected as a security measure may have arms projecting into the applicant's property on which barbed wire can be fastened commencing at a point at least seven feet (7') above the ground.
7. For lots which may not comply with existing yard requirements, the zoning administrator may determine front, side and rear lot designated areas based on building configuration, site visibility and other applicable factors. (Ord. 2016-13, 7-25-2016)