Under Sec. 6-205, permitted fence materials include wood, concrete, masonry, chain link, wrought iron, metal tubing, vinyl, and fiberglass composite. Barbed wire, razor ribbon, sheet metal, corrugated steel, plywood, and fiberglass panels are prohibited.
Section 6-205 specifies permitted and prohibited fence materials. Permitted materials are wood, concrete, masonry, chain link, wrought iron, metal tubing, vinyl, fiberglass composite, or other materials approved by the building official for exterior exposure. Prohibited materials include barbed wire, razor ribbon, sheet metal, corrugated steel and fiberglass panel, plywood, or any similar material manufactured for other uses. Exception: barbed wire is permitted for fences in rear and side yards in industrial zoned districts when all strands are a minimum of 6 feet above ground and located at least 300 feet from any residentially zoned district. Electric fences are prohibited per Sec. 6-207(b). No fence may be constructed on or protruding over public property per Sec. 6-206.
Use of prohibited materials results in fence rejection and required removal or replacement. Fines up to $2,000.
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