§ 10-425. Standards; specifications; prohibitions.

The following regulations shall apply to the construction of fences within the city, except for additional standards or requirements referenced in article V and article X of the Unified Development Code:

(1)

No fence, guy wire, brace, light standard, sign, vee arm barbed wire base and arm, or any structure attached to a fence shall protrude over any property line.

(2)

No chainlink fence shall be allowed within ten feet of the property lines unless completely screened from adjacent public areas and properties by either structure or solid landscape screening.

(3)

Precast solid fencing shall require special approval by the planning and zoning commission.

(4)

Fence height requirements. All fence heights shall be measured vertically from the inside natural or mean grade elevation of the yard.

a.

No residential fence shall exceed eight feet in height.

b.

No nonresidential fence shall exceed 12 feet in height.

(5)

Fences may be placed in the required yards, as regulated in this article, and meeting the following conditions:

a.

Corner lots in residentially zoned areas which have rear lot lines adjacent to alleys, or other rear lot lines. Fences may be constructed not to exceed eight feet in height along the side yard and rear yard lines as indicated on appendix B, attached to the ordinance from which this section is derived.

b.

Corner lots in residentially zoned areas where the rear lot line is adjacent to a side lot line of an adjoining lot. Only fences not exceeding 42 inches in height and meeting the material requirements of a front yard fence in residentially zoned areas shall be constructed beyond the side building line as indicated on appendix C, attached to the ordinance from which this section is derived. Fences constructed on or behind the building line shall not exceed eight feet in height.

c.

Where an alley 15 feet or greater in width intervenes between the above-described lots, or a natural barrier of 15 feet or greater in width exists, such as creeks, railroads or easements where fences are prohibited, a fence not exceeding eight feet in height may be erected on the street side of the property line, indicated on appendix D, attached to the ordinance from which this section is derived.

d.

Through lots in residentially zoned areas with street frontage on both the front and rear property line. Fences may be constructed not to exceed eight feet in height along the side yard and rear yard lines on through lots where all lots within the block have a rear yard along the same street frontage, as indicated on appendix E - Example 1, attached to the ordinance from which this section is derived.

e.

When both front and rear yards are located along the same street frontage within a block, fences constructed within the designated rear yard shall not exceed 42 inches in height and shall meet the material requirements of a front yard fence in residentially zoned areas, as indicated on appendix E, Example 2, attached to the ordinance from which this section is derived, unless a variance to this request is granted by the zoning board of adjustment, as provided in section 10-447.

(6)

Fences may be constructed of materials subject to the provisions of this article and the other codes and ordinances of the city.

a.

Permitted materials are wood pickets, chain link, wrought iron, decorative metal (i.e. with the appearance of wrought iron but is made from powder-coated steel, aluminum or covered with a corrosion protection finish), brick, split face CMU blocks, stone, vinyl, fiberglass composite, painted steel pipe where allowed, barbed wire where allowed, concrete with stone face/form liner. Stucco is allowed on residential properties.

b.

Any other materials that are not manufactured specifically as fencing materials are prohibited.

(7)

Solid wood fencing exceeding 48 inches in height must be constructed using metal post set in concrete, or brick or stone columns.

(8)

It shall be unlawful for any person to construct or maintain any electrical fence or electrical attachment of any type, dimension, or composition on any fence within the city. Barbed wire fences may be used without restrictions when in conjunction with agricultural related uses; provided, however, no barbed wire fence shall be located on any platted property that is zoned or used as a residential property. In areas where barbed wire fences are allowed, arms or base and arms with barbed wire not to exceed three strands will be permitted. Concertina/razor wire shall be prohibited. Such attachments will be considered part of the fence for the purposes of determining the maximum height of said fence.

(9)

The code official may permit temporary fencing for the purpose of protection or securing of construction sites. The duration of use must be stated in the application for a permit. Barbed wire fences may be allowed for temporary use upon approval of the location, height, and construction by the building official.

(Ord. No. 04-05, § 1(6-127), 1-20-2004; Ord. No. 06-10, § 1(6-127), 3-20-2006; Ord. No. 11-23, § 1, 6-6-2011; Ord. No. 17-15, § 1, 3-20-2017)