All fences must be constructed of materials normally used in fence construction, such as wood boards, pickets, chain link, cypress post, split rail or any other material advertised and sold as fencing materials. Barbed wire is prohibited for use in residential zones. Other nonfencing materials such as corrugated iron, sheet metal, steel plates, broken glass and aluminum plates are prohibited in all zoning districts of the city.

(Code 1961, § 19-71)

Brick or masonry fences require a building permit. The minimum permit charge is $25.00 or $4.00 per $1,000.00 of construction cost.

(Code 1961, § 19-72)

(a)

No fence shall be constructed in such a manner as to prevent the driver of a vehicle from having a clear, unobstructed view of traffic signs and approaching, merging or intersecting traffic.

(b)

For a corner lot, any portion of a fence on the street sides of the lot which extends into the prescribed front or side yard setback requirements may not exceed 42 inches in height.

(c)

For a lot where the rear property lot line would normally be a front yard lot line, no fence in the area reserved for the front yard setback shall exceed 42 inches in height.

(d)

No fence exceeding 42 inches in height may be constructed into a prescribed front yard setback area.

(e)

No fence or any part of it may be placed or constructed on or over public property.

(Code 1961, § 19-73)

Whenever a fence becomes structurally unsafe or endangers the public safety, the building inspector and/or the zoning director shall give written notice to the owner of the premises on which the fence is located that the fence be made safe or removed within ten days.

(Code 1961, § 19-74)

Subdivision restrictions on fences shall take precedence if they are more restrictive than this article.

(Code 1961, § 19-75)

Fences constructed prior to January 22, 1985, may remain if safe. Once removed, any new fence shall be in accordance with this article.

(Code 1961, § 19-76)

Whenever a fence that is built after January 22, 1985, does not meet the requirements of this article, the building inspector and/or zoning director shall give written notice to the owner of the premises on which the fence is located that the fence shall be brought into compliance or removed within ten days.

(Code 1961, § 19-77)

Any violation of this article shall subject the offender to a total removal of his fence for a minimum period of one year and such other punishment as the court may determine in accordance with section 1-13.

(Code 1961, § 19-78)