(A) Construction and maintenance.
(1) Fence construction shall be of good workmanship, with material reasonably suited for its intended purpose.
(2) Fences shall be maintained on both sides in a condition of good repair, and shall not be in, or remain in, the condition of disrepair, including, but not limited to, leaning or sagging.
(3) A fence that is in disrepair is a public nuisance and may result in a fine or removal. Barbed wire, sharp-pointed wire, sheet metal, pallet material, and electrical fences are not allowed.
(4) The following materials are approved for fence construction:
(a) Wrought iron;
(b) Aluminum (wrought iron design);
(c) Wood;
(d) Vinyl/PVC and composite fencing (e.g., Trex and the like); and
(e) Chain-link with approved posts and caps, provided they are of a woven-type material at least 12 gauge.
(5) The following materials are not approved for fence construction:
(a) Farm fence of any kind, which includes, but is not limited to, woven or welded wire, chicken wire, plastic deer fence, snow fence, steel bar fence, and similar-type fencing, except as allowed for gardens;
(b) T-post, pipes, and metal stakes;
(c) Barbed wire (except for security fences around power substations);
(d) Pallet material; and
(e) Temporary barriers not permanently affixed to the ground.
(B) Height. Fences shall meet the following height requirements:
(1) No fencing in front yards shall exceed four feet above ground level; and
(2) No fencing in side and rear yards shall exceed six feet in height.
(Ord. passed 11-5-2021) Penalty, see § 150.99