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Division 15: Definitions Fence - Any artificially constructed barrier, partition, structure, wall or ~ate erected as a divider, barrier or enclosure and located along the boundary, or within the yard. For the purpose of Division 102, a fence shall not include naturally growing shrubs, trees or other foliage. Division 102: Fences The purpose of Division 102: Fences is to promote a pleasant physical environment and to protect the public and private property within the City by regulating the location, height, type of construction, and maintenance of all fences. All fences. partitions. structure. wall or e:ate erected as a divider. barrier. or enclosure and located alone: the boundary or within any yard require a fence permit before installation or construction. The owner/contractor is responsible for locating the property comer markers prior to applying for a fence permit. If the iron lot pins/markers cannot be located. the applicant is to contact a land surveyor to re-establish the lot comers before commencing with the installation or construction of a fence. This information is required to apply for a fence permit. If a dispute arises over the placement of the property markers. it is the responsibility of the property owners to resolve the dispute through any legal means available to them. Any substantial alterations will also require obtaining a fence permit from the City. A. Construction and Maintenance. All fences, when constructed to enclose any lot or tract of land, shall be located entirely upon the property of the fence owner. unless the oVlller ofthe adjoining property agrees, in '.vriting, that said fence may be erected on the property line of the respective properties. Stieh an agreement shall be submitted at the time of building permit application. If the adjoining property o',mer does not agree to the erection of such fence, the fence shall be set back a minimum of 1\\'0 (2) feet from aU lot lines. Posts and framework shall be placed within the property lines of the owner and the actual fencing material, such as wire. lumber. pickets. etc.. shall be placed on the side of the fence which faces the street or adiacent property. No fence other than a decorative fence may be constructed along the side lot lines of a residential lot benveen the street and the front extension of the d'.velling house. As used herein, the term "decorati'/e fence" means a wood yertical post and wood horizontal rail fence '.vith no more than three (3) rails or a v/ood picket type fence with at least !v/O (2) inches of open space between each picket. All fences shall be constructed and maintained in a substantial, workmanlike manner and of substantial material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is to be used. Every fence shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a