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/r~~ ~ / Division 15: Definitions Fence - AnY~~~ constructed barrier, partition. structure. wall or gate 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 Diy is ion 102: Fences is to promote a pleasant physical environment and to protect the public and priyate property within the City by regulation the location, height. tvpe of construction, and maintenance of all fences. ~<ltt"IL\l.'-"\' AlI.fences. partitions. structure. wall or eate 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 corner markers prior to applying for a fence llermit. Ifthe iron lot pins/markers cannot be located, the applicant is to contact a land surveyor to re-establish the lot corners before commencing with the installation or construction of a fence. This information is required to apply for a fence permit. If a dispute arises oyer the placement ofthe property markers, it is the responsibility of the property owners to resolye the dispute through any legal means ayailable 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 ofland, shall be located entirely upon the property ofthe fence owner. unless the owner ofthe adjoining property agrees, in writing, that said fence may ee erected on the property line of the respective pf8perties. 800ft an agreement shall ee sHbmitted at the time oflmilding permit application. If the adjoining property 8wner does not agree to the erection of sHeh fence, the fence shall be set back a minimmn OftY/O (2) f-cet from all 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 deeofative fence may be eonotructed along the side lot lines of a resiaentiallot between the street and the front extension of the dwelling hOHse. f.s Ilsed herein, the term "dee8rative fence" means a weed vertical pest and ';/eOG herizental rail fonee with ne mere than three (3) rails or a woed picket type f-cnee with at least tv:e (2) inches of epen space eetv:een each picket. All fences shall be constructed and maiFltained in a sllbstantial, workmanlike manner and of substantial material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is to be used. Eyery fence shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a