(A) Fences are a form of development and require a floodplain development permit pursuant to § 151.009. Evaluation of floodplain development permit applications for proposed fences will be based on the following criteria:
(1) Fencing that consists of solid walls, creates a barrier impervious to stream flow or fencing that greatly restricts the passage of water will not be allowed. These include masonry walls, retaining walls, chain link fencing, space board-type fencing or similar fencing that creates a solid wall either by design or the accumulation of debris.
(2) Fencing outside the floodway but within the special flood hazard area will be restricted to the least flow-restrictive types of open fencing that allows the passage of water.
(3) Barbed wire fencing or other like material, which creates an unreasonable or unnecessary risk of injury are prohibited in the special flood hazard area.
(B) New and replacement fencing shall be designed to collapse under conditions of the base flood or to allow the passage of water and debris. The following provisions shall apply to all fences permitted in the SFHA:
(1) Fences in the regulatory floodway are prohibited;
(2) Fences must be setback a minimum of five feet from the top-of-bank;
(3) Fencing must be built in removable sections;
(4) Fencing that consists of solid walls, creates a barrier impervious to stream flow or fencing that greatly restricts the flow of water is prohibited; and
(5) Fences that are significantly damaged or destroyed by a flood shall require a floodplain development permit pursuant to § 151.009 to ensure that reconstruction methods are consistent with the need to minimize future flood damages.
(Ord. 259, passed 3-17-2011; Ord. 286, passed 12-7-2017) Penalty, see § 151.999