Canton Ordinance 1134.02 sets how fences must be built: they may sit up to the lot line, must use weather-resistant materials, show the finished side out, stay clear of sight-lines, and be kept in good repair. The county sets no such rules.
Under Canton Codified Ordinance 1134.02 a fence or wall may be placed up to the lot line but must not encroach on public right-of-way, block driver sight-lines, or have a gate swinging over a right-of-way. Supporting members generally must face the owner's property unless both sides look identical. Fences must be uniform, structurally sound, completely finished, and maintained in good condition. In unincorporated Stark County these requirements come from the township's Chapter 519 zoning resolution, not the county, so standards vary by township.
The City Zoning Inspector can cite fences that violate placement, finish, sight-line or maintenance rules and order correction; unresolved violations may lead to municipal-court fines.
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