§ 15-14. Maintenance and standard of fences.

(a)

Fences, including those existing at the time of adoption of this chapter shall be maintained at all times in sound structural condition and in a state of good repair. All braces, bolts, nails, supporting frame and fastenings shall be kept free from deterioration, termite infestation, rot, rust, or loosening, and be able to withstand at all times the wind pressure for which they were designed.

(b)

A fence more than four (4) feet in height shall not be out of vertical alignment more than one (1) foot from the vertical measured at the top of the fence. A fence four (4) feet or less in height shall not be out of vertical alignment more than six (6) inches from the vertical measured at the top of the fence.

(c)

Broken, damaged, or missing parts of a fence shall be replaced with the same material, or material with comparable composition, color, size, shape and quality of the original fence to which the repair is being made.

(d)

Painted fence supports, gates, structural members and exterior surfaces shall be regularly painted or sealed to prevent rusting, peeling, or blistering surfaces.

(f)

Fences that were constructed prior to the adoption of this chapter with materials prohibited by this chapter may be maintained as long as no part of the fence becomes unsafe, dilapidated, or a public nuisance. Fences that become unsafe, dilapidated, or a public nuisance must be removed or repaired with materials approved by this chapter. If more than fifty (50) percent of the length of the fence between corner posts is replaced in any ninety (90) day time period, the entire fence between the corner posts shall be replaced.

(Ord. No. 2018-10044, § I, 4-5-18)