15 - Fence Code Review & Discussion

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(n) Properly maintained. Maintained in a workmanlike manner and kept in a condition of good repair, with no missing or broken parts, and generally plumb, level, in line, and unmarred. (o) Rear yard. An open space unoccupied by a principal structure extending for the full width of the lot between the principal structure and the rear lot line, and behind the back -most corners of building line of the principal structure. (p) Screening Device. A solid fence, wall, or other barrier designed to conceal property from public view. (q) Right-of-way and Easement. The area between the property line and the curb or street edge. (r) Side yard. An open space unoccupied by a principal structure, situated between the building and the side line of the lot, and extending through from the front yard to the rear line of the lot, including any unenclosed portion of a side porch, carport, portico, or other unenclosed structure located beyond the side of the principal structure. Any lot line not a rear line or a front line shall be deemed a side line. (s) T -Posts. A fence post, usually of metal, designed to support fencing materials. (t) Wire fence. Fencing constructed of wire or similar materials, includes fences using t -posts, hog, chicken, or other penning materials. (u) Workmanlike. Executed in a skilled manner, e.g., generally plumb, level, square, in line, undamaged, and without marring adjacent work. (v) Yard. Front yard, rear yard, and side yard as defined herein. Sec. 11.5-2. Nuisance declared Any fence which is or has become dangerous to public safety, health, or welfare is hereby declared a public nuisance and is subject to removal by the city upon failure by the fence owner to take necessary action to repair, replace, or remove such fence after due notice as provided herein. Sec. 11.5-3. General standards for fencing. (a) Fence materials and types: (1) General standards. -3-