Fences on residential lots may be erected as hereinafter set
forth:
A. Fences shall be no closer than one foot to the Borough road, street
or right-of-way.
B. Fences not exceeding 36 inches in height above ground level may be
erected between the Borough road, street or right-of-way and the building
line.
C. A private residential swimming pool area must be surrounded by a
fence at least four feet, but no more than six feet in height with
self latch and close gate.
D. A tennis court area may be surrounded by a fence a maximum of 15
feet in height; such fence shall be set back from any lot line the
distance required for accessory buildings in the zoning district.
E. Front fences on corner properties shall not be constructed of materials
that would not block the view of vehicular traffic at the intersection
and shall comply with the requirements of the site-triangle easement
of § 162-4. Maximum height is four feet.
F. Fences must be maintained by the owner and kept in alignment, and
shall be maintained in a safe, sound and upright condition and in
accordance with the approved plan on file with the Zoning Administrative
Officer or Construction Code Official.
G. All fences must be erected within the property limits, and no fence
shall be erected so as to encroach upon a public right-of-way.
H. All permitted fences shall be situated on a lot in such a manner
that the finished side of the fence shall face adjacent properties.
No fence shall be erected of any material (no barbed wire, razor wire,
electric, spikes, etc.) or in any manner which may be dangerous to
persons or animals, except that these provisions shall not apply to
farms, provided the fences are set back from any street line at least
10 feet, and except further that requirements of state or federal
regulations shall prevail.
I. A dog run area may have fencing a maximum of six feet in height,
provided such area is located in rear yard areas only and is set back
from any lot line at least 10 feet.
Any person or persons convicted of a violation of the provisions of this chapter shall be punished as set forth in Chapter
1, Article
I, General Provisions, §
1-15, General penalty. Each day the violation occurs shall be deemed a separate violation.