§ 156.107. GENERAL FENCE AND WALL STANDARDS.

(A) Corner clearance. Walls and fences shall comply with the specifications for maintenance of unobstructed sight distance for drivers, § 156.028.

(B) Wall, fence and gate materials.

(1) Walls shall be constructed of masonry material that is architecturally compatible with the materials used on the facade of the principal structure on the site, such as face brick, decorative block or poured concrete with simulated brick or stone patterns.

(2) Fences shall consist of materials commonly used in conventional fence construction, such as wood or metal. Razor wire shall not be permitted. Fences that carry electric current shall be permitted only in conjunction with an agricultural use; provided that, any such fence shall be set back at least 18 inches from all property lines. Barbed wire may be permitted in non-residential districts, provided that the barbed wire is at least six feet above the ground. Wood fences shall be constructed of redwood, cedar or No. 1 pressure-treated wood. Chain link fences shall not be permitted for screening purposes.

(C) Finished appearance. If one side of a fence or wall has a more finished appearance than the other, then the side of the fence or wall with the more finished appearance shall face the exterior of the lot. This requirement shall not apply to land used for agriculture and on residential lots greater than two acres outside of a subdivision plat or site condominium.

(Ord. rev. 3-6-2001)

(D) Obstruction to use of adjoining property. No fence or wall shall be erected where it would prevent or unreasonably obstruct the use adjacent property, nor shall a fence or wall be erected where it would obstruct or prevent the continued safe use of an existing driveway or other means of access to adjacent property. In enforcing this provision, the Building Official may require a fence or wall to be set back a minimum distance from a driveway or property line.

(E) Fence and wall maintenance.

(1) Fences and walls shall be maintained in good condition.

(2) Rotten, crumbled or broken components shall be replaced, repaired, or removed. As required, surfaces shall be painted, stained or similarly treated.

(Ord., § 6.03, passed - -)