No fence, wall hedge or other structure, or other obstruction, above a height of 36 inches as measured above the curb level shall be erected, placed, maintained or continued in any zone within that triangular portion of a corner lot formed by measuring 50 feet from the intersection of the right-of-way line of two streets of the right-of-way line of a street intersection with a railroad right-of-way line and joining these points with a straight line. No type of tree or planting or other obstruction shall be planted, placed, maintained or continued in such a manner which would obstruct the vision clearance at corners and railroad crossings.

   The following shall be the classification of fences and walls for this ordinance:

   (A)   Masonry walls;

   (B)   Ornamental iron (80% open);

   (C)   Woven wire (80% open) and chain link;

   (D)   Wood or other materials (more than 50% open);

   (E)   Solid fences - wood or other materials (less than 50% open);

   (F)   Hedges;

   (G)   Barbed wire or sharp pointed fences; and

   (H)   Earthen or concrete walls intended to contain or redirect flooding waters.

   Fences and/or walls within the conservation zone shall conform to the following requirements:

   (A)   Section 8.0 of this ordinance; except that, in front yards, Class 2 or 3 fences may be erected up to a maximum height of 96 inches;

   (B)   Side and rear yard, Class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7 fences and/or walls may be erected up to a maximum height of 96 inches; and

   (C)   Class 8 walls shall be permitted, but shall conform to requirements of the Corps of Engineers and/or City Engineer, whichever is applicable.

   Fences and/or walls within all Residential (R) Zones, including their applicable overlay zone, shall conform to the following requirements.

   (A)   The requirements for the Residential (R) Zones, for residential uses only, are as set forth and depicted in Appendix D of this ordinance; provided, however, that, Fence Type A (Appendix D) shall be limited to Fence Classes 2, 4 or 6; and Fence Types B and C shall be limited to Fence Classes 2, 4, 5 or 6.

   (B)   The location, height and type of all fences and/or walls within any area zoned with PUD, RCD, RMHP or CT shall be as approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.

   (C)   For all non-residential uses conditionally permitted in any residential zone herein, the requirements are as follows.

      (1)   Fences of Class 2, 4 or 6 only shall be permitted in front yards, including the front yard of corner lots as governed by § 8.0 of this ordinance. Said fences may be erected up to a maximum height of 72 inches.

      (2)   Classes 2, 4, 5 or 6 fences and/or walls may be erected in side or rear yards up to a maximum height of 72 inches; provided, however, for the following exceptions.

         (a)   General purpose recreational areas may be enclosed with fences or walls of Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 or 7, up to a maximum height of 96 inches.

         (b)   Class 3 fences (or a combination of 3 and 7) may be erected to enclose tennis courts or as back-stops for baseball and/or softball fields up to a maximum height of 144 inches.

         (c)   In the case of corner lots, as governed by § 8.0 of this ordinance, fences of Class 2, 4 or 6 only may be erected, as regulated by the applicable provisions of this section.

   Fences and/or walls within all Commercial, Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Industrial Zones, including those permitted with all conditionally permitted uses in these zones, shall conform to the following requirements.

   (A)   Except as provided for in § 8.0 of this ordinance, fences of Classes 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 may be erected in front, side and rear yards of commercial zones up to a maximum height of 72 inches.

   (B)   Corner lots, as governed by § 8.0 of this ordinance, fences of Classes 2 or 3 only, may be erected up to a maximum height of 72 inches.

   (C)   In all commercial, continuing care retirement communities, and industrial zones, except NSC, HC and IP, a combination of Classes 3 and 7 fence (chain link with three strands of barb wire) may be erected, including corner lots as governed by § 8.0 of this ordinance, up to a maximum height of 84 inches.

   (A)   All fences and/or wall heights shall be measured along the fence or wall locations.

   (B)   All locations for distance measurements shall be measured from lot lines.

   In all zones, except R-RE Zones, barbed wire or sharp pointed fences, where permitted, shall not be less than a height of 60 inches above ground level.

   A combination fence and retaining wall may be erected. The retaining wall portion may be erected up to the level of the higher finished grade. The fence portion must be of the class and height permitted within this ordinance for the applicable zone. Said measurement shall be made at and along the location of the fence and retaining wall.