means any structure forming a physical barrier by means of hedge, wood, mesh, metal, chain, brick, stake, plastic or other similar materials.
Fences, walls, and hedges may be located in required yards as follows:
(A)
If not exceeding at any point six feet (6') in height above the elevation of the surface of the ground at such point, such may be located in any yard or court, except as hereinafter specified.
(B)
If not exceeding at any point eight feet (8') in height above the elevation of the surface of the ground at such point, they may be located in any required rear yard or side yard, provided that on a corner lot, abutting in the rear the side lot line of another lot in an R District, no such fence, wall, or hedge within twenty-five feet (25') of the common lot line shall be closer to the side street lot line than one-half (1/2) the least depth of the front yard required on such other lot fronting the side street.
(C)
On a corner lot a fence or hedge over four feet (4') in height above the average crown of adjacent streets shall be not less than twenty feet (20') from the point of intersection of the street right-of-way lines, or said lines extended, or less than ten feet (10') from said right-of-way at any point.
(D)
Where such fence, wall, or hedge is located within the required front yard, it shall not obscure visibility above a height of three feet (3') above the elevation of the surface of the ground.
(E)
The height of a wall or fence along any side or rear yard may exceed the requirements in this Article if the City Manager or his designee determines that the additional height is needed to mitigate noise impacts or provide screening from adjoining State Highway 156. The wall or fence shall not exceed the height necessary to mitigate noise and screen undesirable views.
(F)
Fences and walls shall be located to maintain a minimum of three feet (3') of clearance around the circumference of any fire hydrant.