(A) Allowed materials. Fences are to be constructed of customarily used materials such as chainlink, welded wire mesh, wrought iron, aluminum, wood, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) and other similar materials customarily used for urban residential fencing. Wood fences shall be constructed of treated lumber, cedar, redwood or similar types of wood that are resistant to decay. Determination of material acceptability shall be made by the Building Official.
(B) Prohibited materials. The use of materials such as corrugated or sheet metal, poultry wire, woven wire, temporary construction fencing, snow fencing, livestock panels, agricultural fencing or similar materials not customarily used for urban residential fencing shall not be permitted as permanent fencing on any property zoned residential or on property immediately adjacent to property zoned residential.
(C) Temporary fencing.
(1) Temporary snow fence may be placed for snow control purposes during the period beginning October 15 and ending March 15 of any year. Snow fence so placed shall not create an enclosure. It shall be placed and used solely for snow control.
(2) Temporary construction fences, barricades, railings, or other similar fences installed to provide temporary site security and/or safety in conjunction with construction or demolition are allowed during periods of construction or demolition. Any such temporary fences shall be removed upon completion of the construction or demolition work.
(Prior Code, § 8-5-7) (Ord. 676, passed 9-2-2008) Penalty, see § 150.999