(A)     Relationship to Travelways: Walls, fences, hedges, or similar structures shall not be erected in the public right-of-way, or close to the public right-of-way in a manner which will obstruct visibility or otherwise interfere with the proper flow of vehicular traffic, pedestrian safety, or the provision of services.  Where deemed to create a sight obstruction, fences, hedges and walls shall be maintained at a height not exceeding three feet.  On corner lots and at points of access, additional restrictions requiring provision of adequate sight triangles are provided in Section 4.6.14 (A). [Amd. Ord. 7-97 2/18/97] 

(B)    Dangerous Features: No walls, fences, or hedges shall contain any substance such as, but not limited to, barbs, broken glass, nail, or spikes, nor shall any fence be electrically charged. However, two feet of barbed wire may be placed upon a six foot or higher fence in nonresidential zoned districts. [Amd. Ord. 7-97 2/18/97] 

(C)    Height Restrictions: Walls, fences, or hedges located in a required front yard or street side yard shall not exceed six (6) feet in height. Walls, fences, or hedges located in a required interior side or rear yard shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height. Such height is further regulated by subsection (A), above. For the purpose of this section, height is to be measured from the undisturbed (natural) grade of the ground adjacent to the exterior of the fence, wall or hedge. [Amd. Ord. 7-97 2/18/97] 

(D)    Fence Types: Chain link fencing located in the front and street side yards shall be black or green vinyl coated, unless screened by hedging which is to be maintained at the full height of the fence. Fencing that is greater than 75% opaque (impervious to the passage of light) and located in the front and street side yards shall also be screened by hedging which is to be maintained at the full height of the fence. [Amd. Ord. 7-97 2/18/97] 

(E)    Masonry Walls: Masonry walls located in the front and side street side yards shall be screened by landscape material that is to be maintained at a minimum height equal to half of the height of the wall. Landscape materials must be of the type that will reach the required height within two years of planting. [Amd. Ord. 7-97 2/18/97] 

(F)     Setbacks: Fences and walls which are required to be landscaped shall be set back a minimum of two (2) feet from the property line to provide adequate area for vegetation to mature.  Additional restrictions with respect to setbacks are provided in Section 4.6.16(3)(a). [Amd. Ord 7-97 2/18/97] 

(G)    Landscaping: All required landscape materials shall be as approved by the City Horticulturist and shall comply with applicable provisions of Section 4.6.16. [Amd. Ord. 7-97 2/18/97]