(a) 
No fence shall be constructed on residential or business district property with the corporate limits of the city until a permit has been obtained from the city. A permit shall be required when more than fifty percent (50%) of the linear length of an existing fence is being replaced. There shall be a charge for the issuance of each fence (accessory) permit at a minimum fee of fifty dollars ($50.00).
(b) 
If there is a contract for a particular construction project, a copy of said contract should accompany the building application.
(Ordinance 2004-538, sec. 1(A)–(C), adopted 5/4/04; Ordinance 2015-640, sec. 1(A)–(C), adopted 8/4/15; Ordinance 2019-675 adopted 4/2/19)
All applications for a fence permit shall be accompanied by one (1) set of drawings and all specifications along with a plot plan of the site showing the location of all proposed as well as existing buildings.
(Ordinance 2004-538, sec. 1(J), adopted 5/4/04; Ordinance 2015-640, sec. 1(J), adopted 8/4/15)
(a) 
Fences in front yard.
No fence other than an ornamental fence shall be located in the front yard in districts zoned residential. “Ornamental fence” is defined as a fence constructed for decoration or ornamental purpose and not for utilitarian purposes.
(b) 
Height, placement and setback.
(1) 
Fences in residential areas shall not be higher than three (3) feet six (6) inches in the front yard and six (6) feet in the side yard and back yard, provided sight distances shall be maintained on corner lots so as not to block the view of vehicular traffic.
(2) 
Double fences shall be prohibited. A double fence is two fences running parallel with each other, which are located with a separation distance less than five feet (5'). (Fences running parallel with each other greater than five (5) feet in separation distance properly gated or accessible for maintenance purposes, shall not be considered a double fence.)
(3) 
An owner is permitted to place a fence on the property line if there is no other fence running parallel to the new fence so long as the placement of the new fence is not in violation of the double fences prohibited by subsection (2).
(4) 
Any new fence may attach to an existing fence with the permission of the owner of the existing fence.
(Ordinance 2004-538, sec. 1(D), (E), adopted 5/4/04; Ordinance 2015-640, sec. 1(D), (E), adopted 8/4/15)
Fences placed upon any city easement is done so at the owner’s risk and owner’s responsibility if same has to be removed in order for the city to conduct work on its easement.
(Ordinance 2004-538, sec. 1(G), adopted 5/4/04; Ordinance 2015-640, sec. 1(G), adopted 8/4/15)
All fences, regardless of whether or not a permit is required for their construction, that are constructed, repaired, expanded, or enlarged, shall be constructed only of approved fence materials. Approved fence materials shall mean materials normally manufactured for, used as, and recognized as fencing materials such as: wrought iron or other decorative metals suitable for the construction of fences, masonry, concrete, stone, chain link, metal tubing, wood planks, and vinyl or fiberglass composite manufactured specifically as fencing materials that are approved by the building official. Approved fence materials shall be approved for exterior use and shall be weather- and decay-resistant. The building official is authorized to evaluate proposed fence materials, and to determine if the proposed material is satisfactory and complies with the intent of the provisions of this code, and that the material is, for the purpose intended, at least the equivalent of that prescribed in quality, strength, effectiveness, durability, and safety. No barbed wire or cattle fence shall be constructed except in agricultural districts.
(Ordinance 2004-538, sec. 1(H), adopted 5/4/04; Ordinance 2015-640, sec. 1(H), adopted 8/4/15)
If a picket fence is erected or maintained, the horizontal dimension shall not exceed four (4) inches. A dwelling house or accessory building may be used as part of such enclosure.
(Ordinance 2004-538, sec. 1(I), adopted 5/4/04; Ordinance 2015-640, sec. 1(I), adopted 8/4/15)