These standards are applicable to all zoning districts:

   (A)   General requirements.

      (1)   Fences and walls shall be permitted in all zoning districts provided:

         (a)   A fence permit is obtained from the Department of Planning and Community Development prior to installation or erection; and

         (b)   The appropriate fence permit fee is paid, per the Department’s fee schedule.

      (2)   All fences and walls shall conform to the following requirements:

         (a)   All fences and walls shall present the non- structural facade outward (i.e. they must “face out”);

         (b)   No fence or wall shall be placed so as to disrupt or impede the flow of storm water;

         (c)   No fence or wall shall be placed on private or public property or across any easement, without the written consent of the owner or holder thereof;

         (d)   No fence or wall, other than official barricades, shall be placed upon, over, or in any street, alley, highway, sidewalk, or other public right-of-way;

         (e)   No fence or wall shall be erected at any location where it may interfere with or obstruct the view of any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device; and

         (f)   No fence or wall shall be located in such a manner as to materially impede the view of any street or highway intersection, or in such a manner as to materially impede the view of the intersection of a street or highway with a railroad grade crossing.

   (B)   Height exceptions. Fences specifically required by this ordinance for screening, telecommunications facilities, or other purpose may exceed the maximum heights established by this chapter consistent with the appropriate specific requirements for that use set by law.

   (C)   Height measurement. The height of a fence shall be determined by measuring from the adjacent grade to the highest point of the fence, excluding fence posts. Fence posts may exceed the maximum height of the fence by up to one foot.

(Ord. 8-2011, passed 4-11-11)

   These standards are applicable to all residential zoning districts:

   (A)   Height requirements. Fences and walls shall not exceed eight feet in height in any side or rear yard or 3.5 feet (42 inches) in height in any front yard.

   (B)   Prohibited fences. All electrified, barbed wire, razor wire, and stockade fences are prohibited on all non-farm property. Chain link fences are prohibited in the front yard in residential districts.

   (C)   “Invisible fences” are specifically allowed in all places in yards.

(Ord. 8-2011, passed 4-11-11)

   These standards are applicable to all non-residential zoning districts.

   (A)   Height requirements. Fences and walls shall not exceed eight feet in height in rear and side yards.

   (B)   Landscaping may be used to complement the fence.

   (C)   Fences for specialized athletic facilities such as ball diamonds, tennis courts, and driving ranges shall be exempt from the height requirements.

   (D)   Where chain link fencing is used to meet screening requirements set by law, that fencing shall be supplemented with a landscape screen a minimum of six feet high.

   (E)   Prohibited fences. All electrified, barbed wire, razor wire, and stockade fences are prohibited, except on property used for farming, or property used for jails, prisons and correctional facilities, or on property zoned I-1 or I-2.

(Ord. 8-2011, passed 4-11-11)