Subject to the provisions of subsections (a) through (d) hereof:
(a) Prohibited. The use of barbed wire, razor wire, concertina wire, embedded glass shards, ultra barrier, electrified and other hazardous fencing is prohibited in all zoning classifications, except the C-1, M1, and M2 Districts, and then only in the side and rear yards when not within one hundred (100) feet of any residential district, not in the front yard setback, and not anywhere along a street right-of-way. Electrified fences shall be marked with conspicuous warning signs that are located on the charged fence at not more than forty (40) foot intervals and shall read: "WARNING--ELECTRIC FENCE." Farm animal containment fences in A-1 Agriculture Districts not used as a dwelling and electronic underground pet containment fences in all zoning districts are exempt from this section.
(b) Height.
(1) No fence higher than four (4) feet shall be erected within the required front yard.
(2) In "R" Districts and A-1 Districts used as a dwelling, fences may be placed on the property line and shall not exceed six feet in height. The six (6) foot fence requirement shall not apply to any fence in front of the front building line.
(3) As provided for in Section 1153.04, a clear vision zone, whereas a fence, structure, planting, or obstruction may have a maximum height of three (3) feet above the abutting street pavement, shall be maintained within a triangular area twenty (20) feet in length, measured along each abutting street's right of way line, with the third side being a line connecting these two (2) sides.
(4) In C-1, Ml, M2, and AMD Districts, any wall or fence to the side or rear of the principal building and behind the front setback line shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. Any wall or fence that extends into the minimum front building setback shall not exceed four (4) feet in height.
(c) Materials.
(1) Walls and fences shall be constructed of high-quality materials, such as tinted, textured blocks; brick; stone; or ornamental metal; and shall complement the design of an overall development and its surroundings.
(2) Chain link may be used in "R" Districts and A-1 Districts used as a dwelling. Chain link may be used in C-1, Ml, and M2 Districts.
(3) Vinyl fencing may only be used in "R" Districts and A-1 Districts used as a dwelling.
(4) Wood fencing may be used in "R" Districts and A-1 Districts used as a dwelling. Wood fencing is not allowed in Commercial "C" or C-1, Ml, M2, and AMD Districts, except wood may be used in conjunction with metal frames for gates used in required screening walls.
(d) Private Swimming Pool Fence Barrier. All private swimming pool fencing to comply with Section 1155.04 of this code.
(Ord. 101-2024. Passed 6-24-24.)