The following fence types are permitted (subject to the restrictions below):

(a)

Masonry;

(b)

Ornamental iron;

(c)

Woven wire or chain link;

(d)

Wood picket [more than 50 percent open];

(e)

Solid fences [wood or metal, less than 50 percent open]; and

(f)

Vinyl, plastic, or composite fence products designed specifically for fencing purposes

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

No person shall erect, alter, construct or reconstruct a fence in the city without first obtaining a permit to do so. No permit is necessary for reconstruction or repair of less than 25 percent of an existing fence which has had a permit.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

The fee for a permit to erect, alter, construct or reconstruct a fence in the city shall be set by the city council.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

(a)

Electrically-charged fences.

(b)

Barbed wire, except upon approval of the city.

(c)

Corrugated or sheet metal fences.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009; Ord. No. 7-2019, § 31, 9-23-2019)

Fences within any portion of the city shall be kept in good repair and any dilapidated, dangerous or unsightly fence shall be removed or repaired.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

Fences in residential districts and fences enclosing parcels used for dwelling purposes in all districts shall conform to the following requirements:

(a)

Fences installed within the front yard shall be not less than 50 percent open and shall not exceed a height of 42 inches above adjoining grade.

(b)

Side yard fences back of the front building line and rear yard fences may be of any class, but shall not exceed a height of six feet.

(c)

In case of a fence erected on top of a retaining wall, the height shall be measured from the grade of the high side adjacent to the fence. The maximum overall height shall be ten feet from the grade of the low side. In case of a fence erected within two feet of and parallel to a retaining wall, but on the low side of such wall, the height of the fence may be measured from the top of the wall.

(d)

On corner lots, no fence, retaining wall, or similar obstruction higher than 42 inches and less than 50 percent open shall be erected or maintained within the triangular area formed by the intersecting street lines and a straight line at points which are 25 feet distance from the point of intersection measured along said street lines.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

(a)

No fence shall be erected within a front yard.

(b)

Side yard fences back of the front building line and rear yard fences shall be of any class, but shall not exceed a height of six feet.

(c)

In the case of a fence erected on top of a retaining wall, the height thereof shall be measured from the grade of the high side. The maximum overall height shall be ten feet from the grade of the low side. In the case of a fence erected within two feet of and parallel to a retaining wall, but on the low side of such wall, the height of the fence may be measured from the top of the wall.

(d)

On corner lots, no fence, retaining wall, or similar obstruction higher than 42 inches and less than 50 percent open shall be erected or maintained within the triangular area formed by the intersecting street lines and a straight line adjoining said street lines at points which are 25 feet distance from the point of intersection measured along said street lines.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

(a)

No fence shall exceed a height of nine feet.

(b)

Barbed wire is permitted only when installed at a height greater than six feet from the ground and approved by the city.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009; Ord. No. 7-2019, § 32, 9-23-2019)

Fences enclosing parks, playgrounds, ballfields, and other similar uses or portions thereof may be installed to a height in excess of nine feet when, in the opinion of the building inspector, no hazard exists.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

Fences enclosing swimming pool areas shall comply with the building codes as adopted by the city.

(Ord. No. 7-2009, § 1, 10-28-2009)

(a)

All outdoor service areas of a liquor-licensed establishment shall be completely enclosed by fencing a minimum of 36 inches in height;

(b)

Entrances or exits from outdoor service areas of a liquor-licensed establishment shall be provided through a gate or door a minimum of 36 inches in height;

(c)

Fencing for outdoor service areas forward of the front building line, or on the side of a building adjacent to a public street, shall be a minimum of 50 percent open above 36 inches in height;

(d)

Fencing for outdoor service areas behind the front building lines, or on the side of a building not adjacent to a public street, may be solid (less than 50 percent open).

(Ord. No. 7-2019, § 33, 9-23-2019)