1. Size and Visibility. No fence or hedge more than three feet high, four feet if it is a woven wire fence, may be located in the front yard setback. Fences or hedges of up to six feet high may be erected on those parts of a lot that are further back from a street than the front yard setback. A corner lot has a double front yard setback. Any fence built in an easement is subject to removal at the owner's expense.
2. Permits. Permits are required for all residential fences proposed for construction in front yard setback areas. Permits are required for all public, commercial, and industrial use fences.
Maquoketa City Zoning Code
165.40 FENCES
1. Size and Visibility. No fence or hedge more than three feet high, four feet if it is a woven wire fence, may be located in the front yard setback. Fences or hedges of up to six feet high may be erected on those parts of a lot that are further back from a street than the front yard setback. A corner lot has a double front yard setback. Any fence built in an easement is subject to removal at the owner's expense.
2. Permits. Permits are required for all residential fences proposed for construction in front yard setback areas. Permits are required for all public, commercial, and industrial use fences.