Open (split-rail, contemporary rail and similar fencing) in which 75% or more of the composition is open.

Semi-open (spaced picket fences, etc.), of which 25% to 75% of the composition is open.

Closed or solid privacy (stockade, solid picket, board, board-and-batten, board-on-board, louver panel, staggered board, panel) of which less than 25% of the composition is open or appears open.

Wherever possible, natural screening shall be used to achieve privacy. However, where a privacy fence appears to offer a better alternative than the absence of such fence or natural screening due to circumstances involving the characteristics of the affected properties, fences conforming to this section shall be permitted.

The finished side of all fence surfaces shall face adjacent properties.

No fence shall be erected of barbed wire or similar harmful elements, nor constructed in any manner which might be dangerous to persons or animals, except that this restriction shall not apply to farms.

No fence or wall shall be erected in a prescribed sight triangle.

No fence anywhere in a front yard, including a fence running along or approximately parallel to a side lot line within a front yard, shall be more than four feet high nor shall it be less than 50% open. On a through lot, this subsection shall apply to all yards which abut a street.

No fence, running substantially along a rear lot line, or approximately parallel thereto, or otherwise in a rear yard, shall exceed six feet in height measured from average grade corresponding to each eight-foot section of fencing. If such fence has decorative scalloped panels or pickets along its upper edge, height may be measured to the lowest point of such edge, thus allowing posts and corresponding elements to exceed the height limitation of this subsection, but in no event by more than one foot. Where a rear yard or side yard of a corner lot abuts a side lot line and front yard of an adjacent lot, then in no event shall a fence in such rear or side yard on the corner lot exceed four feet in height or be less than 50% open for such portion thereof which lies parallel to or otherwise substantially alongside the front yard of the adjacent lot.

No fence or wall shall be so constructed or installed as to constitute a traffic or other hazard.

All fencing other than a stone fence or stone (or masonry) wall shall be constructed of wood or a material that is relatively indistinguishable from wood.

Walls of masonry or natural stone, such as New England drywalls and rows of fieldstone, shall not exceed a height of four feet.

All fences required to be associated with swimming pools per BOCA shall be constructed and erected as provided therein, subject to this section.

Without limitation hereto, the following fences and fencing materials are specifically prohibited:

Any fence, wall or similar structure as well as shrubbery screening which substantially cuts off light or air or which may cause a nuisance, dangerous condition, or a substantial fire-fighting impediment shall be prohibited.

Subsection C(6) notwithstanding, chain link fencing may be substituted for wood or simulated wood fencing for safety, a dog run, or other appropriate reason; provided, however, that the closed loop edge shall be at the top, the fencing shall be finished in black or dark green color, and no part of such fencing shall lie within a front yard.