A. Building Permit: A building permit is required for all fences to be constructed within the Village, regardless of the zoning district where the fence shall be located. No fence shall be constructed without first obtaining a building permit. No building permit shall be issued if the proposed fence creates an obstruction to the vision of drivers of motor vehicles. Prior to issuance of the building permit, the owner shall locate all property pins to insure accurate location of the fence. The owner or contractor shall call J.U.L.I.E. prior to the commencement of any work. The building permit fee shall be twice the standard fee in the event work is commenced prior to issuance of a building permit.
B. Solid Structure Fences: Solid structure fences are prohibited in the front yard in any zoning district. A solid structure fence is described as a nonpermeable fence which as a result of its construction creates a significant obstruction of vision.
C. Location Of Fence Posts: Any "solid structure fence" as defined in subsection B of this section shall be constructed with the fence posts placed on the inside of the fence or built into the fence. Under no circumstances shall the fence posts be on the outside of a solid structure fence.
D. Height Restrictions: No fence in any front yard shall exceed the height of four feet (4'). No fence in a side yard or a back yard shall exceed the height of six feet six inches (6'6").
E. Acceptable Fence Types and Materials: Any commercially made or fabricated residential wooden, vinyl, PVC or other types of industry standard residential fence panels, standard chain link fences, and fences constructed of residential standard wood fence boards, posts and rails may be utilized. Farm-type woven wire, chicken wire and other similar light weight wire fence materials may not be utilized. Metal ag-type posts may not be utilized in residential zoning districts. Top rails are required on all chain link fences. (1979 Code § 5-3-16; amd. Ord. 06-02-19, 6- -2019)