(A) Fences may be erected to a height not to exceed six feet on any part of a lot or premises other than the required front yard, provided, no fences shall be erected within the triangular area required for sight distance of vehicles entering or exiting the property or entering any adjacent intersection. The height of a fence shall be determined by a measurement from the ground beneath the fence to the top of the highest part of the fence. Humanmade earth berms, terraces, and retaining walls that elevate the fence shall be considered a part of the fence.
(B) All fences permitted to be erected shall comply with the following.
(1) All fences require approval of a permit prior to construction. Property lines and proposed fence placement must be marked prior to submitting a request for permit approval.
(2) No fence shall be constructed, be of such a design, or improperly maintained in any manner which creates or presents a hazardous condition to persons or animals.
(3) For purposes of enclosing a swimming pool, a fence should be at least six feet in height with a locking gate and may be erected up to eight feet in height.
(4) No fence shall be constructed in a designated floodway unless the fence is elevated to or above the flood height, or adequate openings are provided. Fencing and walls in designated floodplains require a floodplain development permit.
(5) No fence shall be constructed in such a manner that would prohibit access to utilities or utility meters.
(C) It is not intended that any structure other than a fence is permitted on any part of a lot or premises by this section, and all other structures must comply with these regulations.
(Ord. 667, passed 12-3-2014; Ord. 687, passed 5-2-2018) Penalty, see § 153.999