(a) 
Except as otherwise provided, it shall be unlawful for any person to install a fence, or to make any alterations, additions or changes to a fence over thirty-six (36) inches in height, without first having obtained a permit from the city.
(b) 
Exception: A permit shall not be required if alterations, additions, changes or repairs do not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the area of the fence.
(Ordinance adopted 1/17/17)
In order to acquire a permit a drawing of the property on which the fence is to be constructed must be submitted to the city for review and the drawing must contain the following information:
(1) 
Show all setback lines, property lines, and easements;
(2) 
Lot, block, street address and subdivision information if applicable;
(3) 
Proposed location of fence highlighted on the drawing;
(4) 
Show existing structures on the property; and
(5) 
A description of the fence (i.e. height, material, design)
(Ordinance 2021-5 adopted 6/1/21)
Fencing materials shall consist of chainlink, brick, stone, stucco, wrought iron, wood pickets or PVC (plastic fence).
(Ordinance adopted 1/17/17)
No fence erected shall:
(1) 
Restrict the access to fire hydrants;
(2) 
Be constructed of broken concrete stacked in piles or rows, sheet/corrugated metal, fiberglass, plywood or other materials not manufactured or designed for the primary purpose of fence construction;
(3) 
Be constructed to restrict the visibility of a driver of a vehicle or be sight obscuring on a public road or easement; or
(4) 
Utilize razor wire.
(Ordinance 2021-5 adopted 6/1/21)
Fences adjacent to and facing a thoroughfare, public property or any easement shall be constructed with the smooth finished surface facing outward from the property and facing the thoroughfare, public property or easement. Any post or support beams shall be inside the finished surface or designed to be an integral part of the finished surface.
(Ordinance adopted 1/17/17)
Editor’s note–Former section 3.09.006 pertaining to height restrictions and deriving from Ordinance adopted 1/17/17, was repealed by Ordinance 2021-5 adopted 6/1/21.
All fences shall be maintained reasonably plumb and structurally sound. Each structural and decorative member of a fence shall be free of deterioration.
(Ordinance 2021-5 adopted 6/1/21)
Temporary construction site fences shall be permitted to enclose the complete project or a partial area. Fences under this section shall not be erected in such a position or placed to be a danger or detrimental to the health and safety of any person or to obstruct a view as to constitute a hazard.
(Ordinance adopted 1/17/17)
Whenever it is necessary to make an inspection to enforce this article, or whenever the designated city official has reasonable cause to believe that there exists in any structure or upon any property a condition or violation which is unsafe, dangerous, hazardous or detrimental to the public interest, the city may enter such structure or property at reasonable times to inspect such structure or property; provided, however, that if such structure or property is occupied, the city shall first present proper credentials and request entry, and if such entry is refused, the city shall then have recourse to every remedy provided by law to secure entry.
(Ordinance adopted 1/17/17)