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City Zoning Code
RESIDENTIAL FENCES
AND HEDGES
§ 156.160 DEFINITION.
For the purpose of this subchapter, FENCE or WALL shall mean any structure composed of wood, metal, stone, brick or other material, including hedges or other plants, erected in such a manner and location so as to enclose, partially enclose or divide any premises or part of premises for the purpose of confinement, screening, partitioning, or decoration. Trellises or other structures for the purpose of supporting vines, flowers or other vegetation, when erected in such a position so as to enclose, partially enclose or divide any premises or any part of premises shall also be considered a fence.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.161 APPLICATION.
The provisions of this section shall apply to any zoning district where residences are a permitted use.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.162 PERMIT REQUIRED.
No fence or wall, as defined in § 156.160 above, may be erected within the city unless a property owner or his agent files application with the Building and Zoning Inspector. Such application shall be on such forms as provided by the city and shall include a drawing of the lot, to scale, showing the actual location of the proposed fence or wall. The Building and Zoning Inspector shall review each application to determine its compliance with the provisions of this chapter. Each property owner shall determine property lines and certify that the fence or wall does not encroach upon another lot or parcel of land.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.163 HEIGHT AND LOCATION.
The permitted height of a fence or wall shall be determined by its location on the property as follows:
(A) A decorative fence or wall not exceeding 42 inches in height may be erected between the building setback line and a line three feet toward the building setback line from the street right-of- way line provided the provisions of division (C) of this section are met. Such decorative fence shall be constructed of wood or natural vegetation and shall not exceed 50% opacity. No fence or wall may be erected within three feet of the street right-of-way line.
(B) A fence or wall not exceeding 72 inches in height may be erected in any area of the lot behind the building setback line.
(C) No fence, hedge, or wall shall be erected on any lot in such a manner so as to obscure the vision of motorists approaching a street intersection, within a 25 feet clear sight distance along either street approaching said intersection.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90)
§ 156.164 PROHIBITED FENCES.
No person shall erect or maintain any fence or wall charged with electrical current, nor shall any person erect or maintain any fence or wall having wire or metal prongs or spikes, or other cutting points or edges.
(Ord. 34-90, passed 12-26-90) Penalty, see § 156.999