The purpose of this section is to establish regulations controlling the location, installation and standards for fences in order that a property owner may construct a fence which retains the privilege of privacy, allows attractive landscape design, or offers reasonable security while assuring that such fences are located and constructed to respect the rights and enjoyment of neighboring property owner, the appearance of the community, and the overall health, safety, and public welfare of its residents.
This section sets forth regulations pertaining to the location, installation and standards for new fences in all zoning districts in the Municipality. Any fence erected prior to the date of this section, which does not comply with these regulations, shall be nonconforming. However, the Zoning Inspector may order appropriate remedial measures to alleviate any hazardous conditions related to any fence, whether newly constructed following adoption of this section, or constructed prior to the adoption of this section, whether conforming or nonconforming, when the Zoning Inspector determines that such condition, without immediate remedial measures jeopardizes the health and safety of nearby residents or occupants. (Ord. 33-03. Passed 5-5-03.)