(A) In general. The following standards shall apply to all fences and walls in all zoning districts unless otherwise noted.
(1) Fences and walls shall be maintained in good order by the owner.
(2) Fences shall not contain advertising, signs, or logos on the exterior of the fence unless deemed necessary by the Zoning Administrator.
(3) Fences and walls shall be installed and maintained so as not to interfere with the sight distance requirements of this chapter or the sight distance needs of drivers in parking areas, at entrance and exit locations, and at street intersections.
(4) Fences and walls shall be constructed such that the "finished" part of the fence or wall is located to the exterior of the property.
(5) Nothing in this subsection shall preclude the installation of temporary fences around construction works, erected or maintained pursuant to the Building Code, soil erosion and sedimentation requirements, or tree conservation requirements.
(B) Material and design. The following standards shall apply to all fences and walls in all zoning districts, unless otherwise noted.
(1) Fences and walls within a development must be compatible in design, materials, and construction.
(2) Walls and fences shall be constructed of masonry, stone, wood, vinyl or similar material commonly used for fence construction.
(3) Walls and fences used for required screening shall be similar in composition and appearance as the principal building. Such walls and fences shall be opaque or shall be of a design approved by the Zoning Administrator, and must meet the requirements of § 153.183 - Screening.
(C) Maintenance and safety. Walls and fences shall be erected and maintained in a safe manner. Walls and fences not erected or maintained in a safe manner through neglect, lack of repair, manner of construction, method of placement, or otherwise deemed unsafe by the county shall be repaired, replaced, or removed by the owner. Fences shall be maintained by the property owner.
(Ord. 06-11-16, passed 9-21-2016)