The purpose of this ordinance is to provide for the regulation of fences in the city, to prevent fences being erected that would be a hazard to the public, or an unreasonable interference with the uses and enjoyment of neighboring property and a compatible with existing uses, other zoning restrictions and drainageways.
Definitions. Fences means any linear structure used to prevent access by persons or animals or prevent visual or sound transference. Permit required. No fence shall be erected without first obtaining a fence permit. The community development director is authorized to issue a fence permit if the application indicates that the fence will be in compliance with this subdivision.
The city council shall hear and decide appeals when it is alleged that the community development director was in error. Fences may be permitted in all yards, subject to the following: 1. Fence in excess of six feet above ground grade are prohibited in residential districts. 2. The side of the fence considered to be the face (finished side as opposed to structural supports) shall face abutting property. 3. No fence shall be permitted on public rights-of-way. 4. No fence may be erected on either street side of a corner lot that will obstruct or impede the clear view of an intersection by approaching traffic. 5. In residential districts fences are limited to a height of 42 inches in the front yard and exterior side yard set-back areas. 6. No fence shall be erected where it will impede a drainage or drainage easement.
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