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4 Amended: 3 Amended: 9/4/01 2 Amended: 6/27/01 J Amended: 1/]0/01 Effective 9/5/00 City of Centerville Ord. #4 masonry product. Pole bam type buildings are not allowed. Buildings are required to have contrasting architectural features and must be designed to be aesthetically pleasing. Division 105: Fences A. All fences shall be located entirely upon the property of the fence owner unless the owner of the adjoining property agrees, in writing, that said fence may be erected on the property line of the respective properties. Such an agreement shall be submitted at the time of building permit application. If the adjoining property owner does not agree to the erection of such fence, the fence shall be set back a.minimum of two (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 three (3) rails or a wood picket type fence with at least two (2) inches of open space between each picket. B. No residential fence may exceed six (6) feet in height and no decorative fence in the front yard may exceed thirty-six (36) inches in height. Fencing in commercial/industrial zoning shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. C. 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. Section 105-010: Snow-Stop Fencing. Snow-stop fencing may be used from November 1to April 1. No permit shall be required for temporary fencing. Section 105-020: 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. Section105-030: 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. Section 105.040: Swimming Pool Fencing. No private swimming pool with a water depth exceeding twenty-four (24) inches may be allowed unless enclosed by a permanent wall or fence not less than six (6) feet in height with self-closing door and self-closing latch. Page 38 of 69