2006-03-08 Set Agenda and Attachments

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(C) Temporary structures and trailers used in conjunction with construction work shall be permitted only during the period that the construction work is in progress. Permits for temporary structures shall be issued for a period not exceeding six months. ~~.154.134 THROUGH 154.139 RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION. ~ 154.140 FENCES. (A) General regulations. (1) All fences shall be located entirely upon the property of the fence owner unless the owner of the adjoining property agrees, in writing, that the fence may be erected on the property line of the respective properties. This agreement shall be submitted at the time of building permit application. If the adjoining property owner does not agree to the erection of the fence, the fence shall be set back a minimum of 2 feet from all lot lines. No fence other than a decorative fence may be constructed along the side lot lines of a residential lot between the street and the front extension of the dwelling house. As used herein, the term DECORATIVE FENCE means a wood vertical post and wood horizontal rail fence with no more than 3 rails or a wood picket type fence with at least 2 inches of open space between each picket. (2) No residential fence may exceed 6 feet in height and no decorative fence in the front yard may exceed 36 inches in height. Fencing in commerciaVindustrial zoning shall not exceed 8 feet in height. (3) All fences shall be constructed and maintained in a substantial, workmanlike manner and of material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is proposed to be used. Every fence shall be constructed so that the side containing the framing supports and cross-pieces face the interior of the fence owner's lot. Any fence which does not comply with the provisions of this section or which endangers the public safety, health or welfare shall be considered a public nuisance. (B) Snow-stop fencing. Snow-stop fencing may be used from November 1 to April 1. No permit shall be required for temporary fencing. (C) Electric and barbed wire fence. Electric fences, hog wire fencing, barbed-wire fencing and similar fencing will not be allowed, except in the R-1 District. (D) Visual obstructions. No fence may be erected which creates visual obstructions at any intersection, alley, driveway or street for safe vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian movement. (E) Swimming pool fencing. No private swimming pool with a water depth exceeding 24 inches may be allowed, unless enclosed by a permanent wall or fence not less than 4 feet in height with self-closing door and self-closing latch.