155.01 PURPOSE.
The purpose of this chapter is to ensure uniformity within the City that will not cause disregard for the interests, safety and rights of neighboring property owners.
Municipal Code
Chapter 155 – Fences or Walls
Regulations governing the construction, height, placement, and maintenance of fences and walls within the City, including vision clearance requirements, screening walls, permit requirements, variance procedures, and fence frame orientation.
Chapter 155
Fences or Walls
Chapter Contents
155.01 Purpose
155.05 Screening or Buffer Walls
155.02 Definition
155.06 Permit Required
155.03 Vision Clearance
155.07 Variance
155.04 Fences and Walls
155.08 Fence Frames
155.02 DEFINITION.
The terms "fence" and "wall" as used in this chapter apply to fences and walls constructed around the perimeter of the property.
155.03 VISION CLEARANCE.
On a corner lot, nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to grow in such a manner as to impede vision between the height of two and one-half (2½) feet and ten (10) feet above the centerline grades of the area described as follows:
That area bounded by the public right-of-way lines of a corner lot and a straight line joining points on said right-of-way lines twenty-five (25) feet from the point of intersection of said right-of-way lines
155.04 FENCES AND WALLS.
In any zoning district, fences and walls not exceeding eight (8) feet in height are permitted within the limits of side and rear yards. A fence or wall not exceeding four (4) feet in height is permitted within the limits of front yards so as not to obstruct the view of adjoining properties. In the case of retaining walls supporting embankments, the above requirements shall apply only to that part of the wall above the ground surface of the retained embankment.
1. (Repealed by Ordinance No. 352 – Mar. 13 Supp.)
2. No electric or barbed wire fence shall be erected/constructed without prior approval from the Council. Approval shall only be given when the safety, health and well-being of the general public is required.
3. All fences or walls shall be maintained in good condition, aesthetically appealing in appearance and conform with the standard local practices.
155.05 SCREENING OR BUFFER WALLS.
In any zoning district where a fence or wall is required by the zoning or subdivision regulations or any other provisions of this Code of Ordinances, to serve as a screening wall, buffer wall or other separating or protective wall, the restriction of Section 155.03 shall yield to the requirements of such other specific provision.
155.06 PERMIT REQUIRED.
A building permit shall be required for the construction of a fence or any reconstruction that shall alter the fence as it previously existed. The fee shall be as stated in Chapter 165 of this Code of Ordinances.
155.07 VARIANCE.
Property owners may request a variance to any of the sections of this chapter. A variance may be granted by a resolution of the Council where in the Council's opinion the variance would not serve to contradict the purpose of this chapter.
155.08 FENCE FRAMES.
The frame of a fence, including posts and supports, shall be placed on the inside of the fence. This section does not apply to fences erected prior to the effective date of this chapter.