(a) Electrically Charged Fences Prohibited. Electrically charged fences shall be forbidden in all districts except on sites of more than ten (10) acres used to confine livestock.
(b) Use of Barbed Wire. Use of barbed wire is prohibited in the City of St. Clairsville. Lands used for agricultural purposes, meeting the requirements of this Code, shall be exempt from this provision.
(c) Decorative Fences Required. Only decorative fences shall be constructed in front set backs or side set backs abutting streets. Decorative fences shall mean split rail, brick walls, stone walls, vinyl, aluminum, ornamental iron or other decorative wooden fences as approved by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(d) Chain Link Prohibited. Chain link fences shall not be permitted within front setbacks or side setbacks abutting streets in any district.
(e) Guard Rails Prohibited. Guardrails shall not be used as fencing.
(f) Location in Front Setbacks. Fences, hedges, and walls in any district shall not exceed three (3) feet in height for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet from an intersection and shall not obstruct the view of pedestrians or vehicular traffic or be detrimental to the public safety.
(g) Front, Side and Rear Setbacks for Fences, Hedges and Walls. May be located on the property line. It is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure where his/her property lines are located. The finished side of a fence shall face out toward the adjacent property.
(h) Fencing Agricultural Uses. Lands used for agricultural purposes, meeting the requirements of this Code, shall not place any fence used for the confinement of said use closer than five (5) feet from any public right-of-way or private street.
(i) Height Restriction in Front Yards. Fences, hedges and walls located in front yards shall not exceed three (3) feet in height in any district, excluding agricultural.
(j) Height Restriction in Rear and Side Yards. Fences in rear setbacks and side setbacks not abutting streets and alleys shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height in all districts, excluding agricultural.
(k) Permit Required. Fences and walls under four (4) feet in height do not require a permit but must be erected according to this code. No fence four (4) feet or higher shall hereafter be erected, constructed, altered, relocated or rebuilt until an application has been filed with and a permit issued by the Planning and Zoning Administrator.
(l) Exemptions for Temporary Fences. The following temporary fences shall be exempt from the provisions of this section:
(1) Temporary construction fences when the fence is shown on an approved site plan.
(2) Temporary fences used for Special Events and shown on an approved plot plan for said event.
(3) Temporary snow fence installed by any Government agency.
(4) Temporary fences installed for the protection of the public from any obvious danger. (Ord. 2007-06. Passed 3-19-07.)