A. It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain anywhere within the village an electrified fence with the exceptions of: 1) electric fences commonly used for containing household pets which consist of subsurface devices which transmit a charge to a collar worn by the pet, and 2) fences used to corral equine animals on a lot or parcel occupied by a private stable in which such animals are stabled. Any electrified fence enclosing a stable shall have warning signs attached (1 per 20 foot fence section) which give prominent notice of the danger. The voltage used in electrified fences shall comply with all published building and safety codes adopted in the village.
B. It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain on any lot a fence equipped with or having barbed wire or topped with razor ribbon, broken glass or other sharp objects. Wrought iron fences shall not be topped with spears or finials unless they are blunt and pose no danger of impalement. (Ord. 11-9-20, 9-20-2011)