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Prior to the issuance of any permit for the erection, construction or installation of any fence or wall within the city, the Building Official shall first approved the type, design and location of the proposed fence or wall to be erected.
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The finished side of the fence must face outward, except where the fence is installed within three (3) feet of a required masonry wall separating a commercial area from a residential area.
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The use of barbed wire or strands of barbed wire, and/or electrified fences are prohibited in all residential zones.
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No fence, hedge, or wall or other structure shall be placed or constructed within a drainage maintenance or access easement or tract.
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No opaque fence or wall located in front of the front building setback line shall be more than three (3) feet in height. Exception: Chain link four (4) feet in height may be placed in front of the front setback line and must be kept clear of grass, brush and vines so that it remains transparent.
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No fence may exceed six (6) feet in height.
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On corner lots, a fence or wall must be placed back at least ten (10) feet from the side corner property line and placed so that it does not interfere with visibility around the corner. On corner lots where houses are back to back, having a common rear lot line and face in the opposite directions, a fence can be placed within five (5) feet of the side corner property line.
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No owner of any lot, tract or parcel of land in the city shall permit any fence located on the property to become dilapidated or structurally unsound. At any point that a fence or wall is missing pieces or is leaning more than twenty (20) degrees of the vertical and/or no longer serves the function for which it was permitted, it shall be considered dilapidated.
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Repair or replacement of two (2) sections of twenty (20) linear feet in any six (6) month period of time shall require a permit.
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Please call 1-800-432-4770 for underground utility locate before you dig.
Required for Permit:
- Completed Permit Application
- Owner/Builder Affidavit
- Recorded Notice of Commencement if over $2,500.00
- Survey/Site Plan showing location of fence (2 copies)
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