Anything in any other section of this article to the contrary notwithstanding, any fence, or part thereof, erected within that part of any lot, block, or other tract of land which is subject to an easement for the construction, maintenance, operation, or replacement of any water, sanitary or storm sewer, or gas line, or electric power, telephone, or other utility poles, cables, or lines shall be constructed of such material and so designed as to be readily removable, as determined by the Development Services Director, whenever necessary to enable the owner of the easement to enjoy the use thereof. Provided, permission of the Planning and Building Director to erect a fence on land that is subject to such an easement shall not bind, and shall be without prejudice to the rights of, owners of easements other than the city. Such fences shall be subject to removal by, or upon request of, the owner of the easement whenever necessary to enable the owner of the easement to enjoy the easement and, if removed or replaced, shall be removed or replaced at the expense of the owner of the premises.
(Ord. 3639, passed - -2000)