133 - FENCES AND HEDGES

 

133.1 Fences and/or hedges shall be permitted in any district subject to the following regulations.  Such fencing shall be maintained in good condition without any advertising thereon, shall require a zoning permit except where noted, and shall be constructed outside the road right of way.

 

133.2 No fence shall be permitted which restricts the visibility or causes an unsafe condition for motor vehicles or pedestrians.

 

133.3 All referenced heights shall be measured from ground level at the base of the fence.

 

133.4 RESIDENTIAL

 

133.4.1 The height of any fence and/or hedge in any side or rear yard shall not be in excess of eight (8) feet.  No permit shall be required.

 

133.4.2 With the exception of decorative fences, any fence or hedge in the front yard shall not exceed three and one half (3 1/2) feet in height on all lots other than corner lots.  Decorative fences shall have a fifty percent (50%) or greater open area in the front yard and shall not exceed four and one half (4 1/2) feet in height.  A decorative fence shall mean split rail, ornamental iron, or other decorative wooden fences.  Chain link fences shall not exceed three and one half (3 1/2) foot in height.

 

133.4.3 Fences and hedges within thirty (30) feet from the front lot line of a corner lot which restricts visibility along a traveled right of way shall not exceed two and one half (2 1/2) feet in height above the established street grade.

 

133.4.4 It shall be unlawful for any fence to be constructed in whole or in part of barbed or concertina wire or to be electrified in any platted subdivision approved under Section 711.05 of the Revised Code or in any area consisting of fifteen or more lots approved under Section 711. 131 of the Revised Code.

 

133.4.5 All fences shall be so constructed as to have posts on the inside of the property line with the smooth side of the fence facing the adjacent properties.

 

133.5 BUSINESS AND INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS

 

133.5.1 Any fence shall not be in excess of nine (9) feet in height.

 

133.5.2 Any fence in the minimum front yard set back shall have a fifty percent (50%) or greater open area and shall be no higher than four (4) feet.

 

 

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133.5.3 Fences and hedges within thirty (30) feet from the front lot line of a corner lot which restricts visibility along a traveled right of way shall not exceed two and one half (2 1/2) feet in height above the established street grade.

 

133.5.4 All fences shall be so constructed as to have posts on the inside of the property line with the smooth side of the fence facing the adjacent properties.

 

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