Fences shall be permitted in required yards as follows, but in no case shall be constructed closer than ten feet from any neighboring structure unless approved by Council.
(a) Open Ornamental Fences. Shall be permitted in public facilities and all zoning districts.
(1) Front yards. Open ornamental fences may be erected in front yards parallel to the building line to a height not exceeding three and one-half feet; provided, however, that rail or split rail fences may be erected in front yards and being at a minimum of two feet from the common property line but not nearer than two feet to the street right of way.
(2) Side and rear yards. Open ornamental fences may be erected in side and rear yards being at a minimum of two feet from the common property line to a height of not more than six feet.
(b) Chain Link Fences. Shall be permitted in all zoning districts only in rear and side yards. Said fences may be erected at a minimum of two feet from the common property line to a height not exceeding six feet above the natural grade.
(c) Privacy Fences. Shall be permitted in all zoning districts only in rear yards. Such fences shall comply with the yard requirements of permitted accessory building and shall not exceed six feet in height above the natural grade.
(d) Shrubbery or Hedges. Shall be permitted in public facilities and all zoning districts provided they do not encroach upon the abutting property. Responsible owner to maintain shrubbery and grass on both sides of the installation.
(e) Barbed Wire or Stockade (Palisade) Fences. Shall be permitted in the industrial zones only in rear and side yards. Said fences may be erected at a minimum of two feet from the common property line to a height not exceeding six feet.
(f) General. Any fence within ten feet in any direction from a point where any driveway, either on the fence owner’s lot or the adjoining lot, intersects with the sidewalk shall have a minimum of seventy-five percent open area.
(Ord. 96-18. Passed 7-22-96.)