A. Every fence shall be designed and constructed to resist and withstand a wind pressure from any angle of approach of not less than twenty (20) pounds per square foot of the gross projected area of the fence, excluding open space in the fence. All posts, anchors and bracings made from wood or other organic materials shall be made of cedar or other naturally resistant wood or else treated to protect from deterioration when resting upon or entering into the ground. All fence installation methods and techniques shall comply with the requirements of published building and safety codes adopted by reference in this title, except as modified by this chapter.
B. All fences except as noted below shall be constructed primarily from the following materials or a combination thereof:
1. Wood.
2. Wood-polymer lumber which consists of at least fifty percent (50%) postconsumer wood fiber.
3. Wrought iron, steel or aluminum.
4. Masonry or stucco wall.
5. Decorative concrete block.
6. Stone.
Deer fences may be constructed from polypropylene, polyethylene nylon, or metal coated with polyethylene. A fence constructed of solid plywood, scrap lumber or other nonspecified materials shall not be permitted. All fences, posts and supporting structures (including polypropylene mesh or metal mesh used in a deer fence) shall be black or a neutral, earth tone color to harmonize with the surrounding landscape of the area. Metallic surfaces of iron, steel or aluminum fences, including chainlink fences, shall be black or a neutral, earth tone color when such fences are located in the front, rear or side yards.
C. 1. If a chainlink fence is installed in any front yard, side yard or rear yard, it shall be supported by vertical and horizontal metal tubing, the mesh and the wire size shall be a minimum of 11-gauge, the line posts and top cross pieces shall have a minimum of one and five-eighths inches (15/8") diameter, the terminal posts shall have a minimum of two and one-half inches (21/2") diameter, and all unfinished edges shall be installed at the bottom of the ground.
2. Any wood fence that is picket style, shadow board, or solid board on board panel, shall have cross pieces with a minimum size of two inches by four inches (2" x 4") and posts with a minimum size of four inches by four inches (4" x 4").
3. Metal deer fence posts installed after the effective date hereof shall have a minimum of one and five-eighths inch (15/8") diameter, and new deer fences when installed shall have a monofilament line that runs along the top of the fence to support the fence and prevent sagging. All deer fences shall have brace bands, cables, earth anchors and ties as needed to provide for a wind and snow resistant fence. Monofilament lines shall be a minimum 12-gauge line along the top of all polypropylene deer fences over five hundred feet (500') long, and a minimum of 8-gauge line along the top of all metal deer fences regardless of length. Any newly installed deer fence must have white warning flags attached (1 per 20 foot fence section) when the fence is first installed and for three (3) months thereafter to warn deer and prevent collisions.
D. The side or surface of a perimeter fence from which crossbars, lateral reinforcement, supports or similar construction features are more visible shall be oriented toward the inside of the lot on which such fence is being erected. The more finished surface of the fence (from which such construction features are less visible), shall be oriented toward any adjacent properties.
E. All fences shall be nonreflective or oriented so that reflected light from automobile headlights shining on fence surfaces does not create dangerous glare for motorists.
F. No fence (whether or not a fence permit is required under this chapter) shall impede or alter the natural surface water drainage. No fence shall be attached to or wrapped around trees.
G. No person shall maintain a fence on any portion of his property which interferes with the clear view of traffic or pedestrians by drivers at the intersection of street rights of way or at the intersection of a street right of way and a private driveway. (Ord. 11-9-20, 9-20-2011)