Permits are required for all fences and walls over eighteen inches in height. On corner lots, no fence, wall, hedge or planting that will obstruct vision between a height of two and one-half (2½) feet and ten (10) feet shall be erected in the sight triangle area.

1.   Fences and Walls.

   A.   Fences and walls shall be placed no closer than one foot from the front, side and rear yard property lines; unless the rear lot line abuts the alley then the fence/wall shall be placed no closer than five feet from the rear property line. If the property is a corner lot, the “sight triangle area” requirements will take precedence. Fences and walls that are constructed within an easement area are subject to removal when repairs are needed within the easement area and will NOT be replaced.

   B.   Fences and walls may be installed on the property line if a notarized statement from all adjoining property owners is provided with the building permit stating they agree to the location and installation of the fence.

   C.   Fences and walls shall not exceed four feet in height within the front yard area, four feet in height within the side yard area and six feet in height within the rear yard area.

   D.   Fences and walls shall be constructed of materials commonly used for landscaping such as masonry block, lumber, PVC/resin, chain link, wrought iron or natural plantings, but shall not include corrugated sheet metal, barbed wire, chicken wire, salvaged material or be electrified.

   E.   All fences and walls shall be erected in the following manner: posts, supporting rails (upper and lower for chain link fences), and other such supporting elements and when constructed shall be on and face the inside of the property in which the fence is located.

2.   Hedges and Plantings.

   A.   Front Yard. In a residential district, no hedge, or shrub shall exceed thirty (36) inches in height along the front yard lot line and the front side yard lot lines. Hedges and shrubs planted in front of the house or garage shall be exempt from the height requirements. Hedges, shrubs, and trees shall be planted no closer than three (3) feet from the front yard lot line and three (3) feet from the side yard lot lines.

   B.   Side Yard. In a residential district, no hedge, or shrub shall exceed forty-eight (48) inches in height along the side yard lot lines. Hedges and shrubs planted along the house or garage shall be exempt from the height requirements. Hedges, shrubs, and trees shall be planted no closer than three (3) feet from the side yard lot line.

   C.   Rear Yard. In a residential district, no hedge or shrub shall exceed six (6) feet in height along the rear yard lot line and the rear side yard lot lines. Hedges and shrubs planted along the house or garage shall be exempt from the height requirements. Hedges, shrubs, and trees shall be planted no closer than five (5) feet from the rear yard lot line and three (3) feet from the side yard lot lines.