Fences must be constructed in a workmanship-like manner.
Fences are not allowed on City right-of-way.
Horizontal and vertical support posts are to be inside of the fence area or otherwise hidden from both the neighbor’s and general public’s view. Fences with a shadowbox design shall be considered to hide support posts.
No more than two different types of fencing material (wood and chain link or two types of wood) are permitted.
No fence shall be made of, in whole or in part, cloth, canvas or other like material.
Property owners shall be responsible for the maintenance of the fencing on their property, and for removal of any fence if it becomes unsightly or a menace to public safety, health or welfare.
Fences shall be maintained in an upright condition.
Missing boards, pickets or posts shall be replaced with material of the same type and quality.
Fences designed for painting or similar surface finishes shall be maintained in their original condition as designed. All exposed steel, except the galvanized metal fences, shall have a colored finished coat applied to them and shall be preserved against rust and corrosion.
Fencing around tennis courts and other recreational amenities shall comply in all other respects with the terms of this section.
Fences for pools shall meet the requirements of this section as well as other City regulations.
Fences or enclosures charged with, or designed to be charged with, electrical current are prohibited.
It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to insure that a fence does not block or obstruct the flow of storm water.
Fence Regulations (In Residential Zoning Districts)
Maximum height of a fence in a rear or side yard is six (6) feet.
Maximum height in a front yard is forty-eight (48) inches.
Corner and double frontage lots have two front yards, by definition. The above requirements for fences in a required front yard apply to both front yards on a corner lot. On a double frontage lot, as defined in the Zoning Code Section 35-92, ornamental fences or walls of no more than a height of six (6) feet may project into the yard space at the rear of the building.
The use of barbed wire or single strand wire is prohibited in Residential zoning districts.
Fence Regulations (In Commercial and Industrial Zoning Districts)
Maximum height of a fence is ten (10) feet.
Barbed wire shall be permitted only if the lowest strand is at least six (6) feet above grade, and when used for security purposes in addition to a regular fence.
