(A) Walls and fences. Walls and fences shall be allowed, subject to the following conditions.
(1) In all districts, all fences shall be erected with fence posts and supports on the interior side.
(2) Under no circumstances shall a fence be constructed of used or unconventional fencing materials including, but not limited to: pallets; tree trunks; trash; tires; junk; or other similar items.
(3) Fences may be located on the property line, but may not extend into any right-of-way or onto adjacent property.
(4) Fence heights shall be measured from the surface of the ground immediately below the location of the fence.
(5) Fences for swimming pools shall be allowed as required in this chapter.
(6) Fences shall not be located within 30 feet of the ordinary high-water mark of a lake or stream.
(7) All fences shall be of a design and location so that they do not obstruct the vision of motorists on adjacent roads or the vision of pedestrians or motorists leaving the premises.
(8) Retaining walls are exempt from these fence provisions.
(B) Residential districts.
(1) Fences not greater than six feet in height are allowed in side or rear yards.
(2) Fences not more than four feet in height are allowed in the front yard if they are not more than 25% solid.
(3) Fences not more than three feet in height are allowed in the front yard if they are more than 50% solid.
(4) Fences shall not contain barbed wire, razor wire, spikes, or electric current.
(C) Commercial and industrial districts.
(1) A chain-link, protective fence not in excess of six feet in height is allowed in all yards.
(2) Fences in commercial zoning districts shall not contain barbed wire, razor wire, or electric current.
(Prior Code, § 154.072) (Ord. 48, passed 6-21-2005)