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a. Fences may be constructed of stone, masonry, brick, wrought <br />iron, durable or treated wood, polyvinyl chloride (PVC) <br />fencing materials, chain-link, or other materials of like kind <br />that the chief building official determines have the same <br />quality, appearance, and durability. All materials must be of <br />the type that is customarily used in residential landscaping. <br />b. All fencing materials used throughout the property must be <br />complementary of each other. <br />c. All fences must be constructed in a neat and workmanlike <br />manner, in accordance with manufacturers' specifications, <br />and shall be properly maintained at all times. <br />(2) Chain link fences. <br />a. Chain link fences less than five feet in height in residential <br />districts shall have the finished edge of the material on the <br />top of the fence. <br />b Chain link fences are prohibited in front yards in uses other <br />than industrial. <br />(3) Masonry fences. Any stone, masonry, or brick wall or fence <br />constructed of similar materials greater than four feet in height shall <br />be submitted on properly drawn plans and sealed by a Registered <br />Professional Engineer; the plans shall be submitted to the City <br />Engineer for review and approval prior to beginning construction. <br />(4) Electric fences. A fence constructed to intentionally conduct <br />electrical current shall not be permitted in any zoning district except <br />Agricultural district; however, in no case shall electric fences be <br />permitted adjacent to a lot used for residential purposes. <br />(5) Barbed wire fences. Barbed wire fences are permitted in <br />Agricultural districts on property over 4 acres and in LI and HI <br />districts; however, in no case shall barbed wire fences be permitted <br />on property in Agricultural districts that are located adjacent to a lot <br />used for residential purposes. <br />(6) Fence arms. Fence arms shall not be permitted in any zoning <br />district except LI and HI districts; however, in no case shall fence <br />arms extend beyond the property line. <br />-4- <br />