1. In any A-1, A-2, A-R, R-1, R-2, and RMH District, on any lot used for residential purposes, fences, and walls not exceeding eight feet in height are permitted within the limits of the side and rear yards. A fence or wall not exceeding four and one-half feet in height is permitted within the limits of the required front yard setback (front setback area). In the case of retaining walls or supporting embankments, the above requirements shall apply to the ground surface of the retained embankment. The maximum height of the fence or wall within the limits of the front yard may be raised to six feet if constructed to be non-view-obscuring (not in excess of 50 percent opacity) when it exceeds four and one-half feet.
2. In all other districts, fences and walls are permitted not exceeding eight feet in height within the limits of the yard.
3. In all cases, fences shall be constructed with the best side facing the neighboring land user. All structural components shall be located on the inside of the fence.
4. In no case shall razor wire, barbed wire, or concertina wire be used for fencing materials in any A-R, R-1, R-2, and RMH District. Fences shall be located within the boundaries of the property and shall be able to be maintained from the same property upon which it is located.
5. A fence or wall of at least four feet in height and designed to prevent unintentional access by a child shall enclose all outdoor in-ground swimming pools. Prior to construction, an Application for a Zoning Permit, as defined in Section 92.11, Required Permits, shall be submitted for review and action. Above-ground pools less than four feet in height or with stairways, ladders, or other accesses shall be appropriately secured to prevent unintentional access by a child. A zoning permit is not required for above-ground pools.
6. No regulation contained in this section shall apply for fences as governed by Chapter 359A of the Code of Iowa, as amended.