The following regulations shall apply to fences constructed within the city:
A. No fence shall exceed seven feet (7') in height.
B. No fence shall be electrified.
C. All fencing shall be maintained in good condition.
D. The use of barbed wire is prohibited except along the top and bottom of approved security fences in light industrial, commercial general, and industrial zones. To receive approval, persons desiring to use barbed wire must demonstrate good cause for the use and show that the use requested will not constitute a hazard to public safety. Should a request be denied, the building official shall inform the applicant in writing, giving reasons for denial.
E. No fence greater than four feet (4') in height may be constructed within the area designated for a front setback by the zoning ordinance adopted by the city.
F. If the rear lot line of a corner lot abuts a side property line of a lot facing the side street, no fence, hedge, or walled enclosure greater than four feet (4') in height may be constructed within the area designated for a side setback. See diagram in subsection I of this section.
G. No fence, hedge or walled enclosure greater than three feet (3') in height above the existing centerline street elevation shall be constructed within the sight triangle formed from the point of intersection of the edges of two (2) intersecting streets in each direction for a distance of forty feet (40'). Provided, however, the building official may approve chainlink or similar "open" fences no greater than four feet (4') in height if they determine that the sight obstruction from such a fence will not constitute a traffic hazard.
H. No fence, hedge or walled enclosure greater than three feet (3') in height shall be constructed within the sight triangle formed from the corner of the intersection with an alley a distance of ten feet (10') in each direction.
I. The following diagrams depict additional regulations which specifically apply to corner lots and lots bordering alleys:
1. The following depicts permitted fence locations (for fences greater than 4 feet but not exceeding 7 feet in height) on residential corner lots which are back to back with neither building fronting on the side streets:
2. The following depicts permitted fence locations (for fences greater than 4 feet but not exceeding 7 feet in height) on corner lots where the rear lot line of the corner lot borders a lot on which a building faces the side street:
3. The following depicts permitted fence locations (for fences greater than 4 feet but not exceeding 7 feet in height) on a corner lot where the rear lot line borders an alley right of way and neither building faces the side street:
4. The following depicts permitted fence locations (for fences greater than 4 feet but not exceeding 7 feet in height) on a corner lot where the rear lot line borders an alley right of way and a building faces the side street:
J. The following additional requirements shall specifically apply to fences located within residential, residential/commercial/professional, and commercial general zones within the city:
1. All fencing materials shall be architecturally compatible with the neighborhood in which they are erected. The following materials are generally acceptable:
a. Chainlink;
b. Split rail;
c. Wood (fabricated primarily as fencing material);
d. Vegetation/hedges;
e. Masonry, brick or cinder block;
f. Ornamental iron.
2. Materials not primarily designed for fencing or materials not listed in subsection J1 of this section shall not be permitted in residential, residential/commercial/professional, or commercial general zones unless approved through the minor exception procedure set forth in section 15.28.040 of this chapter. (Ord. 2972, 2016: Ord. 2846 § 5, 2008: Ord. 2635 § 2, 1999: Ord. 2406 § 1, 1992: Ord. 2269 § 3, 1988)