Parma permits wood, vinyl, chain link, wrought iron, and composite fence materials. The finished (smooth) side must face outward toward neighbors and streets. Barbed wire and electric fences are prohibited in residential zones. Chain link in front yards is typically restricted.
Parma's Zoning Code takes a permissive approach to fence materials in residential zones while prohibiting a narrow set of hazardous materials. Permitted materials include dimensional wood (cedar, pine, treated), vinyl/PVC, aluminum and wrought iron pickets, composite boards, welded wire mesh, and traditional chain link. The 'finished side' or smooth side of any fence must face outward toward the neighboring property or public street - the structural rails and posts must face the installing owner's property. Chain link is generally permitted in rear and side yards but is typically restricted or prohibited in front yards where aesthetic standards are stricter. Barbed wire, razor wire, and energized electric fencing are prohibited in residential zones (see the barbed-wire-electric subcategory for details). Historic-district or overlay-zone properties may have additional material restrictions favoring wood or painted metal. Temporary construction fencing is permitted during active building permit work. Snow fencing may be erected seasonally without a permit.
Wrong-side fence installation: correction order, potential $100-$200 fine if not corrected. Prohibited materials: removal order plus $250 fine. Chain link in front yard: removal or replacement at owner expense.
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Parma Codified Ordinance 634.04 Table I sets receiving-land-use decibel caps measured at the property boundary: 60 dBA in residential areas from 8 AM to 9 PM...
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Parma Codified Ordinance 634.03(b) caps outdoor amplified music at places of public entertainment at 50 dBB measured at the property line of residentially zo...
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Parma may permit backyard chickens with limits on flock size and setbacks. Roosters typically banned in residential zones. Livestock restricted by zoning.
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Parma permits recreational fire pits under Ohio Fire Code 307.4 provisions. Fires must be contained to a pit no larger than 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet hig...
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Backyard recreational fires in Parma are allowed under Ohio Fire Code 307.4 provisions but subject to local restrictions. Fires must be for recreation or coo...
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Parma receives water service from Cleveland Water, the regional utility drawing from Lake Erie. Because Lake Erie provides abundant supply, no routine outdoo...
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