Grey Forest City Zoning Code
§ 14
FENCES AND WALLS AS FENCES.
Constructed Fences.
Fences and walls must be constructed on or within the property line and require a permit.
Material of Constructed Fences.
Fences within the property line shall be constructed using of standard metal fence material or of stone, masonry, or wood, either natural or finished products, or materials that have the appearance of stone, masonry, or wood. They shall not be metal roofing or other substitute materials typically used for other purposes than fences.
Barbed Wire, Hazardous Fencing and Safety.
Barbed wire is not allowed on fences that are within the property line bordering private property if used by itself as fencing unless permission is gained by the fence owner in writing from the bordering property owner. The private property owner permission shall be attached to the permit application.
Barbed wire is not allowed within the property line bordering on a public right-of-way except where the barbed wire is placed at a height of at least 4 feet above the public right-of-way plane or except where it is placed within an existing fence so as not to be a threat to those on the outside of the fence.
Fencing within the property line that protrudes into or falls onto other property that may cause harm to person or property is considered hazardous and must be removed or repaired by the fence owner.
Fences along a public roadway within the property line that block visibility of the roadway as to create a safety hazard as determined by the City Police are not allowed.
Any existing hazardous fencing at the time of this Ordinance is grandfathered and if ever replaced shall meet all current laws.
Electrical Wiring on Fences and as Fences.
Electrical wiring placed on fences within the property line shall only be low voltage wiring, insulated away from the fence and shall only be placed on the inside of the fence (facing into the fenced property) so as to reduce potential for being touched from outside the fence. Electrical wiring may only be used in conjunction with other fencing within the property line.
Construction of a fence or wall in a setback shall require a permit.
(Ordinance 45B adopted 8/22/17)