The following provisions shall control the classification of fences as to the type of construction, area open for view, and height:
A. Type 1 Fence: A type 1 fence shall be of construction meeting the definition of a "fabricated metal fence", as defined in section 4-8-2 of this Chapter, being not less than fifty percent open to view, and not exceeding a height of four feet above the established grade.
B. Type 2 Fence: A type 2 fence shall be of construction meeting the definition of a "fabricated metal fence", as defined in section 4-8-2 of this Chapter, being not less than eighty percent open to view, and not exceeding a height of six feet above the established grade.
C. Type 3 Fence: A type 3 fence shall be of any approved type of fence construction, except that chainlink fencing is not permitted to be installed on any front yard or secondary front yard in any zoning district. The maximum height of a type 3 fence shall be seven feet above the established grade; provided, however, that the portion of a fence which is higher than six feet above the established grade shall have an area open for view of at least fifty percent. That portion of the fence below six feet above the established grade shall not be regulated in regard to the area open to view.
D. Type 4 Fence: A type 4 fence shall be of any approved type of fence construction, shall not exceed a height of eight feet above the established grade, and is not regulated in regard to the area open to view. (Ord. 3479, 4-8-2013; amd. Ord. 3873, 9-12-2022)