A. Requirements In Residential Districts: No fence may be erected within the village and within a residential zoning district which does not comply with the following specifications:
1. Any fence erected in a required front yard shall be at least fifty percent (50%) open, and no fence erected in a required front yard may exceed four feet (4') in height measured from ground level. A clearance of three inches (3") shall be allowed for installation purposes and shall not count in determining the height of a fence. No privacy fence may be erected in the front of a residence on the same zoning lot. For through lots, that yard which is used as a rear yard, and which would normally be considered a rear yard for lots other than through lots, shall be considered a rear yard for purposes of erecting a fence.
2. Any privacy fence erected on the side street of a corner lot shall be restricted to the same setback requirements as a building or structure.
3. No fence may be erected which exceeds eight feet (8') in height above ground level.
4. No fence may be constructed with barbed wire, metal spikes or any other sharp pointed materials. All chainlink fences shall be installed with the knuckle portion of the fence up and with the barb portion of the fence at or near the ground. No fence may be electrified.
5. No fence may be erected which will hinder access to any easement or right of way for a public or village owned utility including, but not limited to, gas, water, sewer, telephone, electric and cable television.
6. All fence posts, poles and other upright members and elements, if not hidden, shall face the fence owner's side of the fence and not the adjacent property owner's side of the fence.
B. Requirements In Commercial And Industrial Districts: No fence may be erected within the village and within a commercial or industrial zoning district, which does not comply with the following specifications:
1. Any fence erected in a required front yard shall be at least fifty percent (50%) open.
2. Any privacy fence erected on the side street of a corner lot shall be restricted to the same setback requirements as a building or structure.
3. No fence may exceed a height of eight feet (8') above ground level. A clearance of three inches (3") shall be allowed for installation purposes and shall not count in determining the height of a fence.
4. No fence may be constructed with barbed wire, metal spikes or any other sharp pointed materials unless the sharp pointed materials are erected at least six feet (6') above ground level, but not higher than eight feet (8') above ground level. All chainlink fences shall be installed with the barbed portion of a fence at or near the ground unless it is installed at least six feet (6') above ground level. No fence may be electrified.
5. No fence may be erected which will hinder access to any easement or right of way for a public or village owned utility including, but not limited to, gas, water, sewer, telephone, electric and cable television.
6. All fence posts, poles, and other upright members and elements, if not hidden, shall face the fence owner's sine of the fence and not the adjacent property owner's side of the fence.
C. Permits:
1. No fence may be erected unless a fence permit is obtained from the zoning administrator. The individual or agency actually constructing the fence shall be responsible for obtaining the permit. No work shall start until the permit has been obtained. Any individual or agency starting work prior to applying for, and receiving said permit shall be subject to a twenty five dollar ($25.00) fine. This fine may be in addition to, and not in lieu of, any additional fines or penalties that are provided for in this chapter.
D. Recreational Purpose Fences: Fences erected for purposes of providing fencing around sports or recreational facilities or areas as listed below, shall not be subject to the height restrictions specified elsewhere in this section; provided, that such facility or area is not located within twenty feet (20') of a zoning lot corner formed by the intersection of any two (2) street lines, the fence is at least seventy five percent (75%) open and a fence permit is obtained. The maximum height of a fence is listed by each sports or recreational facility or areas as follows:
Use | Maximum Height (Feet)
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Baseball diamond backstop (public or private) | 16 |
Elementary, middle or high schools (public or private) | 8 |
Swimming pools (public) | 8 |
Tennis court (public or private) | 12 |