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Sec. 4.11.003 General standards <br />(a) Fence materials and types. <br />(1) General standards. <br />(A) Fences may be constructed of stone, masonry, brick, wrought iron, durable <br />or treated wood, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) fencing materials, chain-link, or other <br />materials of like kind that the chief building official determines have the same <br />quality, appearance, and durability. All materials must be of the type that is <br />customarily used in residential landscaping. <br />(B) All fencing materials used throughout the property must be complementary <br />of each other. <br />(C) All fences must be constructed in a neat and workmanlike manner, in <br />accordance with manufacturers' specifications, and shall be properly maintained <br />at all times. <br />(2) Chain-link fences. <br />(A) Chain-link fences less than five (5) feet in height in residential districts shall <br />have the finished edge of the material on the top of the fence. <br />(B) Chain-link fences are prohibited in front yards in uses other than industrial. <br />(3) Masonry fences. Any stone, masonry, or brick wall or fence constructed of similar <br />materials greater than four feet in height shall be submitted on properly drawn plans <br />and sealed by a registered professional engineer; the plans shall be submitted to the <br />city engineer for review and approval prior to beginning construction. <br />(4) Electric fences. A fence constructed to intentionally conduct electrical current <br />shall not be permitted in any zoning district except agricultural districts; however, in no <br />case shall electric fences be permitted adjacent to a lot , one for sw`ingl l° <br />which as used for residential purposes. <br />(5) Barbed wire fences. Barbed wire fences are permitted in agricultural districts on <br />property over four (4) acres and in LI and H I districts; however, in no case shall barbed <br />wire fences be permitted on property in agricultural districts that are located adjacent <br />to a lot mxm ...fo1_�iigi �e 01 MUIIbrn 111 mctu aiiieid wN u � sm used for residential <br />purposes. <br />(6) Fence arms. Fence arms shall not be permitted in any zoning district except LI <br />and HI districts; however, in no case shall fence arms extend beyond the property line. <br />(7) Prohibited materials. The following fencing materials are not permitted in any <br />zoning classification: <br />(A) Fences utilizing materials that are not commonly used in residential <br />landscaping and which are historically intended for temporary uses only. <br />Page 3 of 11 <br />