Fences may be erected, altered or reconstructed in accordance with the following regulations and in accordance with the other provisions of this Chapter.

Before a fence shall be erected, a fence permit shall be obtained from the Building Inspector. A request for a fence permit should be accompanied by a site plan which shall show the location of the fence in relation to all other structures and buildings, and in relation to all streets, lot property lines and yards.

Fences may be erected, altered or reconstructed to a height not to exceed three (3') feet above ground level when located within the required front yard setback.

Fences may be erected, altered or reconstructed to a height not to exceed six (6') feet above ground level when located outside the required front yard setback.

The foregoing restrictions shall not be applied so as to prevent the erection of an open wire fence not exceeding eight (8') feet above ground level anywhere within a public park, public playground or school premises.

All fences must be erected within the property lines, and no fences shall be erected so as to encroach upon a public right-of-way.

All fences shall be maintained in a safe, sound and upright condition. If the Building Inspector or Zoning Officer, upon inspection, determines that any fence, or portion of any fence, is not being maintained in a safe, sound or upright condition, he shall notify the owner of such fence in writing of his findings and state briefly the reasons for such findings and order such fence or portion of such fence repaired or removed within 30 days of the date of the written notice.

These restrictions shall not be applied so as to restrict the erection of a wall for the purpose of retaining earth.

All supporting members of the fence to be erected, altered or reconstructed shall be on the inside surface, meaning that the supporting members shall face the property constructing the fence, and not the neighboring property.