No fence, wall or other screening device, except natural vegetation plantings, shall be installed without a building permit. Under no circumstances shall a fence, wall or other screening device be allowed within a public right-of-way. The Codes Enforcement Officer may issue a building permit in accordance with §§
136-2 through
136-8 below. A permit fee shall apply; refer to the Fee Schedule.
All portions of a lot enclosed by a screening device shall be
made accessible for fire-fighting purposes. Pedestrian gates not less
than three feet in width shall be installed at locations providing
direct access to all enclosed yard areas.
Where a lawful screening device exists at the effected date
of adoption or amendment of these regulations that could not be constructed
under the terms contained herein by reasons of restriction in height,
visibility, characteristics, location or any other requirement concerning
said screening device, such screening device may be continued so long
as it remains otherwise lawful, subject to the following provisions:
A. No such screening device may be enlarged or altered in any way which
increases its nonconformity.
B. Where a nonconforming screening device is to be replaced or relocated,
the replacement shall comply with these regulations.
A violation of any provision of this chapter is a violation
and shall be punishable by a fine not exceeding $250 or imprisonment
of not more than 15 days, or both.