(a) In Residential and Multiple-Family Districts fences may be erected subject to the following regulations:
(1) The fence shall not be over six feet (6) in height and shall be erected in the rear or side yard up to the front edge of the building. In front yards, fences shall be located behind the setback line.
(2) Fences eight feet (8') in height may be constructed by residential property owners when their property abuts commercial or industrial uses.
(3) The side of the fence closest to an adjacent property line and facing outward from the yard being fenced, shall be the smooth, finished side and all horizontal, diagonal or supporting members shall be on the interior side of the fence.
(4) In keeping with the other provisions of this Code, owners of adjacent lots may agree on the size, character, construction and location of boundary line fences and the proportion in which they shall bear the expense thereof.
(5) A snow fence or fence of similar type may be erected or placed in any yard during the period from November 1st to April 30th for the sole purpose of preventing the drifting of snow on highways, driveways, and sidewalks, but such fence shall not be used at any time as a temporary or permanent fence or enclosure, except during the construction of a swimming pool, or any other type of excavation where a temporary protective fence is required.
(6) Fences shall not be constructed in the front yard unless they are primarily of the decorative type such as picket, split rail, as opposed to functional such as chain link, and not in excess of three feet (3') in height.
(Ord. 2003-34. Passed 6-23-03.)
(7) A combination split-rail and mesh fence is permitted in real yards only. The mesh in such fences shall be vinyl-clad, nine-gauge wire with minimum two-inch and maximum four-inch openings.
(Ord. 2009-12. Passed 5-11-09.)
(8) A combination split rail and mesh fence is permitted in rear yards only. The mesh in such fences shall be vinyl clad 9 gauge wire with minimum two inch (2") and maximum of four inch openings.
(9) Wood fences shall be white, natural or earth tones. Both sides must be the same color. Exterior surfaces shall be maintained to present a neat, clean appearance free of graffiti, so as not to cause harm to, offend or detract from the value of adjacent properties.
(Ord. 2003-34. Passed 6-23-03.)
(Ord. 2003-34. Passed 6-23-03.)
(b) In commercial and industrial districts, property owners may erect an eight-foot (8') fence of at least eighty percent (80%) opacity where the property abuts residential areas, approximately one inch from the property line. Owners of commercial and industrial property may construct fences up to six feet (6') in height at any location on their property.
(Ord. 2009-12. Passed 5-11-09.)