Unless otherwise stated in this section an approved zoning compliance permit is required prior to the placement of any fence, which includes walls or shrub barriers. In all cases, the corner visibility provisions of this chapter shall be observed. The fence regulations for the various zoning districts are as follows:
(A) Fences located in any residential district shall be no higher than four feet on properties 15 feet or less away from the public or private street. If rear or side yard adjoins a major or minor road with no driveway access, the fence can be no higher than six feet within 15 feet from the road.
(B) Fences located in any commercial district shall be no higher than six feet unless it is 15 feet away from all property lines or complies with principal building setbacks.
(C) Fences located in any agricultural or recreational district can be higher than eight feet unless it is 15 feet away from all property lines or complies with principal building setbacks. Otherwise, it may not be higher than 12 feet unless it is part of a tennis court, driving range, or other sport-like facility.
(D) For fence regulations regarding swimming pools see § 153.091.
(Ord. passed 4-9-2013; Am. Ord. 2016-03, passed 5-10-2016; Ord. 2021-03, passed 6-8-2021)