1.   Fences, provided that their height shall be limited to four (4) feet in the front yard and six (6) feet in side and rear yards, except that these provisions shall not apply to agricultural uses or the keeping of horses and ponies.

2.   Fences are not subject to the minimum yard setback requirements and may be located up to the property line.  The finished side of the fence shall face the adjoining property or public street where applicable.

3.   All fences shall be constructed of customary fencing materials, but shall exclude chain link fencing in front yards. In no areas of any yard shall fencing ordinarily used for construction activity, such as silt fences or temporary construction fences be permitted, except during the time when such construction activity is being performed.

Last Updated on September 29, 2008
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