(a) 
All fences, no matter what composition, that are in a deteriorated condition shall be repaired or replaced as determined by the city. Should rehabilitation not be feasible or practical, the structure shall be demolished, unless required by the zoning ordinances of the city, whereby the fence shall be replaced.
(b) 
Any fence that is in a deteriorated condition, that is subject to falling down due to wear, tear and obsolescence, is hereby declared to be a public nuisance.
(1972 Code, sec. 15-8; Ordinance 382 adopted 4/17/1990; 1995 Code, sec. 95.01(A))
Whenever such problem exists on private property within the city in violation of this division, the code enforcement officer or the city manager or his designee shall notify, in writing, the owner or occupant of the private premises whereupon such public nuisance exists that it must be removed and abated within ten days from the receipt of such notice.
(1972 Code, sec. 15-8; Ordinance 382 adopted 4/17/1990; 1995 Code, sec. 95.01(B))
The code enforcement officer, city manager or his designee is authorized to administer the provisions of this division and may enter upon private property for the purposes specified in this division to inspect any fence or cause the removal of the same declared to be a nuisance pursuant to this division.
(1972 Code, sec. 15-8; Ordinance 382 adopted 4/17/1990; 1995 Code, sec. 95.01(C))
The expense of performing the work of removing a dilapidated fence shall be borne by the owner or occupant of the premises whereupon such fencing problem exists. If the work is performed or caused to be performed by the city, such expense will be filed as a lien upon the property with the county clerk.
(1972 Code, sec. 15-8; Ordinance 382 adopted 4/17/1990; 1995 Code, sec. 95.01(D))
Any person, firm or individual who shall violate any of the provisions of this division shall be guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $500.00, and each and every day’s violation shall constitute a separate and distinct offense. In case the owner or occupant of any lot, lots or premises under the provisions of this division shall be a corporation and shall violate any provision of this division, the president, vice-president, secretary, and treasurer of such corporation or any manager, agent or employee of such corporation shall also be severally liable for the penalties herein provided.
(1972 Code, sec. 15-54; 1995 Code, sec. 95.99)