1272.09 FENCES.

   (a)   All fences constructed within residential areas of the City shall conform to the following standards:

(1)   Along the street line and to the front line of the building located nearest to such street, no fence shall exceed three and one-half feet in height.

(2)   Along the property rear lot line and side lines to the front line of the building located nearest to each street, no fence shall exceed seven feet in height.

   (b)   Fences may be erected adjacent to the property line, except that no living fence such as a hedge or bush-type fence shall be permitted within three feet of any road right of way or sidewalk.

   (c)   In areas zoned B or I, no fences shall be permitted which shall be greater than eight feet in height.

   (d)   This Zoning Code shall have no application to junkyard enclosures referred to in any other City ordinance.

   (e)   Fences other than living fences shall be deemed a structure within the purview of the Building Code of the City and shall require a building permit.

   (f)   Nothing in this section shall be interpreted so as to have application to land used for agriculture purposes.

   (g)   A living fence, as referred to in this Zoning Code, shall mean a bridge, bush- type fence or other type of enclosure formed from herbage, bushes or other similar living plant life.

(Ord. 66-103. Passed 12-19-66.)

   (h)   All fences shall be erected so that the finished side of the fence faces the adjoining property or properties.
(Ord. 94-81. Passed 10-17-94.)

   (i)   No fence, wall, or hedge shall be permitted to encroach upon public rights-of- way or easements or no build zones. The fence, wall, or hedge shall not be located so as to adversely affect the vision of drivers on the public streets or from driveways intersecting public streets.

   (j)   The height of a fence shall be measured from the established grade line to the highest point of the fence including posts and finials. The height of the fence may not be artificially increased by the use of mounding unless otherwise required by the zoning district regulations.

   (k)   No solid fence should be erected in a manner that will obstruct the natural drainage or will create a standing water condition.

   (l)   All fences shall be constructed in a secure and safe manner. Stone, brick, and block walls must be permanently adhered or mortared.

   (m)   Any stone, brick, block or concrete fence greater than 36 inches in height will require an engineered drawing to specify the construction method.

   (n)   Any fence serving to completely enclose any portion of a property must be provided with at least one (1)-36 inch access gate.
(Ord. 2005-30. Passed 6-20-05.)