(A) Permitted materials. All fences shall be constructed of materials customarily used for fences such as chain link, split rail, masonry, wrought iron, wood, polyvinylchloride (PVC), or similar fencing material.
(B) Prohibited materials. A fence or wall shall not be designed so as to cause pain or injury to humans or animals in residential or business districts, or areas adjoining residential or business districts. The following materials shall not be used: barbed wire, razor wire, broken glass, nails, spikes, electrically-charged wire (does not include buried, invisible, pet fences), or other hazardous materials. For the purposes of this provision, “adjoining” shall include any area separated from a residential or business district by an alley right-of-way. The use of materials such as corrugated sheet metal, pallets, plywood, particle board, OSB board, chicken wire, woven wire, welded wire mesh, temporary construction fencing, snow fencing, or other similar materials shall not be permitted.
(C) Construction and maintenance. Fences and walls shall be constructed in a proper manner, according to standard construction practices. Fences and walls shall be maintained in good repair, including the replacement of defective parts, painting, and other acts needed for proper maintenance.
(Ord. 04-09, passed 6-22-04)