The owners of all lots within the City may construct and maintain
fences between their own and the next adjoining lots in the manner
provided in this chapter.
The owner of a fence shall maintain the fence in good condition.
Maintenance shall include the paint or finish of the fence and maintaining
the space between any fence in a neat and weed-free condition. Any
privacy fence not properly maintained may be ordered removed at the
owner's expense by the Building Inspector.
No person shall construct a fence to enclose any alley, easement
for public utilities, street or other public place, or any part thereof.
No portion of any fence, ornamental fence or hedge shall be located
in any public right-of-way.
Dividing-line fences are presumed to be of mutual benefit to
both adjacent owners and shall, therefore, not be built in other than
a reasonable position.
Any person or corporation demonstrating a practical difficulty
with the regulations of this chapter may present his or her case to
the Zoning Board of Appeals, pursuant to the procedural requirements
of that body.
Violation of this section or any part thereof shall be considered
a civil infraction and the penalties for the violation thereof shall
be set forth in §
1-9 of the Municipal Civil Code.