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(A) Unless the fence is reviewed and approved by means of a special use permit, planned development permit or development plan granted pursuant to this chapter, the following fence limitations shall apply to all industrial zones:
(1) Height - No fence shall exceed eight feet in height as measured from the grade of the enclosed lot.
(2) Street-fence setback area - For any lot for which a building setback is imposed pursuant to this chapter, the street-fence setback line shall be of an equal distance and no fence shall be located in the street-fence setback area.
(B) For any lot for which no building setback is imposed pursuant to this chapter, the street-fence setback line shall be ten feet and no fence shall be located in the street-fence setback area.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-22.9) (Ord. No. 1899)
Barbed wire, broken glass or any protruding sharp and dangerous object shall not be incorporated into fences or walls, except that barbed wire or chain-link fences may be erected to protect commercial agricultural fields being cultivated, and such fences may be used in any industrial zones.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-23) (Ord. No. 555, 1899)
Fences and walls which are not properly constructed or maintained are unlawful and hereby declared public nuisances and subject to abatement as such. Any fence which deviates more than ten degrees from a 90 degree angle with the level grade is unlawful. Any missing or loose fence boards, blocks or bricks shall be replaced, secured or tightened. The painting on all fences shall be properly maintained.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-24) (Ord. No. 555, 1899)
No person may erect or maintain any fence or wall within any right-of-way or real property owned by the city without an encroachment permit issued by the city. Only a 50% or more see-through fence of a height no greater than three and one-half feet shall be permitted. No fence shall be permitted in the parkway area which is located between the street and public sidewalk. A fence encroachment permit shall be a mere license to use which is revocable at any time by the city. If such a license is revoked, the fence owner shall remove the fence within 60 days at his/her sole expense. To provide constructive notice to future owners, the fence encroachment license shall be recorded against the property.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-25) (Ord. No. 555, 1900)
The provisions of this article shall not apply to a fence or wall necessary for the public safety as determined by the public works director, fire chief or building official, or as required by any law or regulation of the State or an agency thereof.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-27) (Ord. No. 767, 1899)
Garages and carports may be used for uses incidental to the storage of an automobile and incidental to the principal uses of the dwelling if the incidental uses are not located within the dimensions for a garage or carport required by section 16-638. Incidental uses must be consistent with the code and include, but are not limited to, storage, laundry facilities, and tools and work areas necessary for maintenance of the dwelling and the grounds and equipment thereof.
(`64 Code, Sec. 34-13) (Ord. No. 1504, 2695)
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