(a) Prior to the construction of any fence, except those specifically exempted by this Chapter, a permit must be obtained by the owner or his agent from the Building Commissioner. The application for said permit shall be made in writing and upon printed forms furnished by the Building Commissioner. Such form shall include a sketch of the proposed fence giving its materials, height and location. Said Building Commissioner shall be the authority to determine whether or not such fence permit shall be issued.
(b) In case of a fence to be constructed on a property line, either a written agreement between owners in regard to the location of the fence, or a survey locating the property line and extent and type of fence shall be provided. The survey shall be performed and stamped by a registered surveyor or engineer. In the case of single ownership, fence must be constructed so that the rails and posts, if any, will be placed on the owner’s property with the finished or exterior side facing adjoining properties. Fences not jointly owned, may be built in proximity to the property line providing the following conditions are met.
(1) The fence is built of relatively maintenance-free materials; or
(2) Fence is so constructed that it can be dismantled from its owner's side for the purpose of maintaining entirely within the owner’s property line.
(Ord. 2003-34. Passed 6-23-03.)