A.   It shall be unlawful to construct in any yard adjacent to a street, and within twenty feet (20') from the property line adjacent to such street, any fences, walls and hedges with a height above thirty six inches (36"). Fences, walls and hedges located in a yard area other than above described may be up to seven feet (7') in height.

   B.   All fences along the public right of way will be measured from and along the sidewalks or, if no sidewalk exists, from and along the curb or shoulder or the road. All other fences will be measured from and along the finished grade of the property along the fence.

   C.   Fences shall not be constructed of or contain any material which will do bodily harm, such as barbed wire, electric wire, broken glass, spikes and any other hazardous or dangerous material. (Ord. 358, 5-3-77)

This Chapter shall not apply to fences, walls or hedges in mobile home parks, as set forth in Chapter 15 of this Title. (Ord. 358, 5-3-77)

Upon written application by any individual whose property is affected by this Chapter, he/she may apply to the City Council for a variance in the height of fences, walls or hedges. The City Council shall grant a variance to any person when the height of the fence, wall or hedge will not cause visual obstruction to motorists on the streets. (Ord. 358, 5-3-77)

After discovery of any violation of this Chapter by the officers and/or employees of the City, the City Clerk shall notify the owner or occupant of the property of the violation of this Chapter and give said person ten (10) days in which to correct the violation. If the violation is not corrected, the City shall authorize their employees to bring the fence, wall or hedge in question into compliance. The costs and expenses shall then be assessed against the property, with the owner of the property being responsible therefor. (Ord. 358, 5-3-77)