A. 
All lots or parts of lots which are in a predominantly nonresidential use and whose side or rear lines are adjacent to a residential zone shall be screened from such residential zone by landscaped buffer strips.
B. 
All artificial fences erected on or after the effective date of this chapter shall comply with this chapter.
C. 
All natural fences existing as of or planted after the effective date of this chapter shall not be subject to the provisions of Subsection A of this section and shall comply with § 455-146 of this chapter.
D. 
Within a required buffer area, a solid and continuous landscape screen shall be planted and maintained. Said landscaping shall consist of massed evergreen and/or deciduous trees and/or shrubs of at least 3 1/2 feet in height and of such species as will produce, within three growing seasons, a screen at least six feet in height, so as to continually restrict a clear view beyond said buffer strip.
E. 
The required height of the buffer strip shall be measured in relation to the elevation of the edge of the adjacent area to be screened. In such cases where the ground elevation of the location at which the screen is to be planted is less than the elevation of the edge of the adjacent area, the required height of the screen shall be increased in an amount equal to said difference in elevation. In the event that the ground elevation of the location at which the screen is to be planted is greater than that at the edge of the adjacent area, the minimum height of the screen shall prevail.
F. 
The entire buffer strip shall be at least three feet wide and shall be graded and planted with grass seed or sod and such other shrubbery or trees as may be desired by the owner. The entire area shall be attractively maintained and kept clean of all debris and rubbish.
G. 
The zoning occupancy permit for a use on the premises shall not be issued until such time as the landscaping requirements, buffer strips and/or other approved dividers, as required by this chapter, are either actually installed in full compliance herewith or, in the event that the season is not appropriate, a performance guarantee of 100% of the cost, as approved by the Borough, has been deposited with the Borough. Such guarantee shall be in an acceptable form, and the depositor shall agree in making the deposit that if performance is not completed within the time specified by the Zoning Officer on the receipt delivered to the depositor, the Borough may complete the requirements and charge the cost against the deposit; otherwise, the deposit shall be returned in full after the satisfactory completion of the work.
H. 
In required buffer areas where a natural buffer strip is considered to be impracticable or inappropriate, an opaque fence may be substituted in whole or in part for a natural buffer, provided the Zoning Officer approves its specifications.
I. 
In circumstances where it is impractical for a screen to meet all the requirements of this section or would create an undue hardship, the Planning Commission may modify the requirements or approve acceptable alternatives which shall satisfy the spirit, objectives and intent of the screen requirements.
A. 
No person shall erect or replace an artificial fence without first obtaining a zoning permit. All artificial fences shall comply with all of the regulations contained herein and any other applicable Borough building code restrictions.
B. 
Artificial fences existing at the date of this chapter and not conforming to the requirements of this chapter shall be replaced only with fences which conform to the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable Borough building code restrictions.
C. 
Artificial fences may be installed and maintained within property lines of rear and side yards, provided that the fences shall not exceed six feet in height. A minimum isolation distance of two feet from any structure shall be maintained within any side yard. The height of the artificial fence shall be measured from the ground surface where the fence is installed. If gates with arbors or gates with pergolas are constructed as part of the fence, then they shall comply with the same setback requirements as the rest of the fence. The height of the gate shall be no higher than the height of the fence. The Zoning Officer shall have the right to require that the applicant provide a survey prepared by a surveyor licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to document the location of the proposed fence.
D. 
Artificial fences may be installed in front yards areas up to the right-of-way line of the public street. Maximum fence height shall be three feet as measured from the ground, or a maximum height of four feet shall be allowed if the fence has a uniform open area of more than 25%. Use of chain-link fencing in front yard areas is prohibited. If gates with arbors or gates with pergolas are constructed as part of the fence, then they shall comply with the same setback requirements as the rest of the fence. The height of the gate shall be no higher than the height of the fence. The Zoning Officer shall have the right to require that the applicant provide a survey prepared by a licensed surveyor to document the location of the proposed fence.
E. 
No artificial fence shall be installed on corner lots at intersecting streets, alleyways, and driveways if the fence restricts the line of vision of vehicular traffic. All fences shall comply with the appropriate regulations of PA DOT Title 67, Chapter 441, Access to and Occupancy of Highways, Driveways, and Local Roads, with Regard to Sight Distance.
F. 
All artificial fences shall be uniformly anchored within the ground or retaining structure and shall be properly surface coated upon completion.
G. 
No solid artificial fence shall be installed closer than 10 feet from a side property line and five feet from a rear property line if the top of the fence stands more than six feet above the surface on which it is mounted.
H. 
Artificial fences may be erected on the side property lines of adjoining properties where there is mutual agreement by the property owners. Such agreements of mutual consent, if written and filed with the Borough, shall be binding upon any future owner of either adjoining property should one or both parties consenting to this agreement sell his respective property.
I. 
Artificial fences composed in whole or in part of barbed wire are hereby expressly prohibited except where erected or employed in connection with property used or to be used by a municipal corporation or a public utility corporation.
A. 
No person shall plant or replace a natural fence without first obtaining a zoning permit. All natural fences shall comply with all of the regulations contained herein and any other applicable Borough building code restrictions.
B. 
Natural fences existing at the time of passage of this chapter and not conforming to the requirements of this chapter shall be considered nonconforming fences and, once removed, shall be replaced only with fences which conform to the requirements of this chapter and any other applicable Borough building code restrictions.
C. 
Any natural fence to be planted in a front yard as defined by this chapter shall be subject to the front yard setback requirements contained herein for a structure.
D. 
No natural fence shall be installed on corner lots at intersecting streets, alleyways, and driveways if the fence restricts the line of vision of vehicular traffic. All such fences shall comply with the appropriate regulations of PA DOT Title 67, Chapter 441, Access to and Occupancy of Highways, Driveways, and Local Roads, with Regard to Sight Distance.
E. 
All natural fences existing as of the effective date of this chapter shall be considered preexisting natural fences and shall be properly maintained as follows:
(1) 
Preexisting shape and/or size shall not impede, obscure or restrict vision of traffic or pedestrians at intersecting streets and/or alleyways, driveways or on corner lots.
(2) 
Growth or manicure below the height of 12 feet of preexisting natural fences shall not extend beyond side, front or rear property lines.
(3) 
Growth or manicure of preexisting natural fences shall not extend over sidewalks or destroy, deface or damage sidewalks.
(4) 
Growth in height of preexisting natural fences shall not pose a potential burden and/or hazard to adjacent property or to the community.
F. 
Natural fences may be planted on the side property lines of adjoining properties where there is mutual agreement by the property owners. Such agreements of mutual consent, if written and filed with the Borough, shall be binding upon any future owner of either adjoining property should one or both parties consenting to this agreement sell his respective property.