[HISTORY: Adopted by the Borough Council of the Borough of
Dravosburg 5-15-2012 by Ord. No. 2012-03. Amendments noted where applicable.]
As used in this chapter, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated, unless a different meaning clearly appears from
the context:
Borough of Dravosburg.
Any structure constructed of wood, metal, wire, mesh, masonry
or similar material erected for the purpose of screening one property
from another to assure privacy, protection, or confinement of property.
A wall other than a retaining wall shall be considered a fence. Temporary
construction fencing will not be allowed except during construction.
The actual owner, agent, or custodian of the property, whether
individual or partnership, association, corporation or other legal
entity.
Any natural person, firm, partnership, association, corporation
or other legal entity.
A wall designed to resist the lateral displacement of soil
or other material.
A.
No fence shall be erected in a right-of-way.
B.
Retaining wall, masonry or concrete fences shall not be located within
any easement. Any other fences constructed in an easement shall require
a certification by the owner that the owner agrees to remove the fence
at the request of the owner of the easement and that the Borough shall
be relieved of any liability relating thereto.
C.
Fences shall be located on the inside of property line.
D.
On a corner lot, authorized fences shall not extend beyond the lines
of the building.
A.
Materials.
(1)
Fences must be attractive, constructed of wood, masonry, metal, mesh,
or any fencing material or similar materials.
(2)
Fences constructed of concrete blocks, barbed wire, plywood, corrugated
material or other fences with sharp points or edges protruding out
and electrical fences shall not be permitted.
B.
Height.
(1)
Residential districts. The following restrictions shall apply:
(a)
Masonry or concrete fences shall not exceed three feet in height.
(b)
Front yard fences, other than masonry or concrete fences, shall
not exceed four feet in height with a minimum of 25% open space per
running foot. "Front yard" is considered from front of house building
line forward to front property line.
(c)
Rear yard and side yard fences shall not exceed six feet in
height. "Rear yard" is considered from rear of house building line
back to rear property line. "Side yard" is the remaining yards on
the side of the house building lines to side property lines.
(2)
Nonresidential districts. The following restriction shall apply;
Masonry or concrete fences shall not exceed 10 feet in height, provided
any fence exceeding six feet in height shall have a ratio of solid-to-open
portion of at least 25%.
A.
Fences must be one foot away from property line for maintenance and
weed control.
B.
Fences shall not obstruct the clear sight distances at street or
driveway intersections. The required clear sight distance shall be
determined by the Borough Code Enforcement Officer, consistent with
applicable PennDOT standards (67 Pa. Code Chapter 441).
C.
The finished side of the fence shall always face the abutting properties
or street. All structural supports such as posts, rails and framing
shall face the applicant's property.
A.
Any fence erected that does not comply with this chapter must be
dismantled, or brought into compliance with this chapter on the order
of the Borough Code Enforcement Officer.
B.
On order of the Borough Code Enforcement Officer, the noncomplying
fence must be dismantled or brought to comply with this chapter within
30 days of notice.
Any person who shall violate the provisions of this chapter
shall, upon conviction thereof, be sentenced to pay a fine of not
more than $600 and/or undergo imprisonment for a term not to exceed
90 days. Each day that a violation of this chapter continues shall
constitute a separate offense.
The remedies provided herein for the enforcement of this chapter,
or any remedy provided by law, shall not be deemed mutually exclusive;
rather, they may be employed simultaneously or consecutively, at the
option of the Borough Council.
