[Adopted 11-13-1967 (Ch. 5, Art. I, Sec. 5.2, of the Code of Ordinances)]
Whenever the Council shall determine a fence or railing on any
lot in this City abutting any sidewalk or street is necessary for
the protection of the public, it may direct the owner or occupant
to erect one in such manner and within such time as it may decide.
Compliance with this article shall be governed by the provisions of Chapter
226, Performance of Work by City.
[Adopted 6-9-1980 by Ord. No. 1]
[Amended 8-10-1981]
No fence shall be permitted which is in excess of six feet in
height, provided that the Building Inspector may permit a chain link
fence in excess of six feet but no more than eight feet in height,
upon a showing by the applicant that such fence is reasonable and
necessary for reasons of public safety. The Building Inspector shall
make a written decision stating the reasons for his decision.
All front yard and street and sidewalk setbacks must be established
by the Engineering Department, and no setbacks are required at any
side and rear lot lines. No gate may be maintained which at any point
in the full circumference of its swing crosses the line of any street
or sidewalk.
No signs, posters, slogans, advertising declarations, names, symbols or words of any kind may be maintained upon any fence without first obtaining a sign permit pursuant to Chapter
250, Signs, of this Code.
No structurally unsound or hazardous fence may be maintained
within the City even though it was erected prior to the enactment
of this Article.
The provisions of Chapters
122 and
129 of this Code, referring to building permits and unsafe buildings, shall have like application to fences.