A.
For the purpose of this division, the term "fence" shall include
any enclosed barrier consisting of wood, vinyl, composite, stone or
metal intended to prevent ingress or egress.
B.
No fence shall be constructed of unsightly or dangerous materials
which would constitute a nuisance.
C.
Property owners shall locate fences so that each side of the fence
may be properly maintained by the owner of the fence while on said
owner's property.
D.
Fence shall be limited to the following heights in the street, rear,
and side year as designated in Figure 13.03.41-1:
1.
Residential zoning districts.
[Amended 7-11-2023 by Ord. No. 1768-2023]
a.
Fences shall not exceed a height of six feet in rear and side
yards.
b.
Fences shall not exceed a height of four feet in that portion of
the street yard located in front of the addressed street of the home.
c.
For the purposes of corner lots adjacent to traditional street intersections,
the following shall apply:
i.
No fences are allowed in the vision triangle;
ii.
That portion of the yard facing the non-addressed street and beginning
at the rearmost corner of the residence is not considered a street
yard but rather shall be considered a side yard for fencing purposes.
The side yard fence may not exceed a height of six feet.
d.
For corner lots adjacent to roundabouts and/or traffic circles, that
portion of the yard facing the non-addressed street and beginning
at the foremost corner of the residence is not considered a street
yard but rather considered a side yard for fencing purposes. The side
yard fence may not exceed a height of six feet.
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Figure 13.03.41-1 Yard Designation
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3.
Public zoning districts.
4.
Fence heights may be measured from a point up to three inches above
ground elevation to the top of fence.
5.
In the event that a fence is placed on top of a retaining wall or
similar structure and shares a vertical support system, the height
of the fence shall include the height of both structures. If the fence
and the retaining wall have independent vertical support structures,
the fence and retaining wall heights may be measured separately.
E.
Fences must meet the following setbacks:
[Amended 6-13-2023 by Ord. No. 1765-2023]
1.
Fences in residential districts may be placed up to the lot line
in rear and side yards.
2.
Fences in residential districts shall not be closer than two feet
to any public right-of-way.
3.
Fences in all nonresidential zoning districts adjacent to any public
right-of-way shall be set back a minimum of two feet or comply with
the specified zoning district street yard setback, whichever is less.
Fences may be placed up to the lot line in rear and side yards.
A.
No fence shall be constructed which is in a dangerous condition,
or which conducts electricity or is designed to electrically shock
or which uses barbed wire; provided, however, that barbed wire may
be used in industrially zoned areas if the devices securing the barbed
wire to the fence are 10 feet above the ground or height and project
toward the fenced property and away from any public area.
A.
All fences shall be maintained and kept safe and in a state of good
repair, and the finished side or decorative side of a fence shall
face adjoining property.
A.
Fences erected for the protection of planting or to warn of construction
hazard, or for similar purposes, shall be clearly visible or marked
with colored streamers or other such warning devices at four-foot
intervals. Such fences shall comply with the setback requirements
set forth in this division. Temporary fences shall not be erected
for more than 45 days.
A.
Any fence existing on the effective date of this Code of Ordinances
and not in conformance with this division may be maintained, but no
alteration, modification or improvement of said fence shall occur,
unless installed in conformance with this division.
