(A)

No fence may be installed until a fence permit has been approved pursuant to this Section. The permit fee will be set pursuant to the City regulation manual.

(B)

For all uses in residential districts, fences and free-standing walls shall not exceed four feet in height when located within the required front yard setback and six feet elsewhere. An eight-foot fence may be used in back yards if it does not impede visibility.

(C)

For all uses in commercial and industrial districts, fences and freestanding walls shall not exceed four feet in height when located within the required front yard setback and eight feet elsewhere. An additional two feet shall be allowed for barbed wire where it meets the requirements of Subsection (F) of this Section.

(D)

No fence, free-standing wall, hedge or other plantings shall be located, constructed, or maintained in such a way as to obstruct the view of abutting streets or intersections by motorists and pedestrians

(E)

Electrically charged fences are allowed within the City only if in a location made inaccessible to persons, who would not know the fence is electrified, by virtue of another fence or structure.

(F)

Barbed wire fences are allowed in industrial and commercial districts only if the barbed wire is a minimum of six feet above the ground. No barbed wire fence may be maintained in other districts unless necessary to confine livestock lawfully kept within the City.

(G)

Temporary fences installed to provide security and protection around a construction site are permitted and need not be in conformance with the standard height requirements set forth in Subsections (B) and (C) of this Section.

(H)

Chain link and similar type fencing of open wire material which does not obstruct views around sports facilities and which is installed for security and safety, sports play, including, but not limited to, tennis courts, baseball outfields, backstops, batting cages, and golf courses are not subject to the height requirements set forth in Subsections (B) and (C) of this Section.

(Ord. No. 2677, § 1(exh. A), 12-17-2024)