§ 4.16. Fences and walls.

No fence or wall shall constitute an obstruction to the vision for or create a hazard to vehicular traffic. In all residential zoning districts, fences and/or walls shall not exceed four (4) feet in height in a front yard and shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height in a side or rear yard. In all commercial zoning districts, fences and/or walls shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height in a side or rear yard.

In all residential and commercial zoning districts, any fence or wall which extends into the front yard shall be ornamental or decorative, and shall not be opaque. Any such fence or wall may be constructed of brick, stone, wood, wrought iron, split rail, or other decorative material as approved by the zoning administrator; provided that no fence or wall shall be constructed of exposed concrete block, tires, junk or other discarded materials, with the following exceptions:

1.

Chain-link fencing material may be used with prior approval of a variance by the board of zoning appeals.

2.

For a corner lot or double frontage lot in a residential zoning district, a screening or opaque fence may be installed to the rear of the principal structure at a maximum of eight (8) feet in height provided that the fence shall be located behind the required front yard setback and shall not be located adjacent to or abutting a collector or arterial street.

3.

The fencing standards as stated in this section shall not apply to fencing for detention ponds.

In all residential and commercial districts, razor wire (ribbon) shall be prohibited. In all residential and commercial districts, no retaining wall shall be constructed of exposed concrete block.