§ 6-291. Definitions.

As used in this article, the following terms are hereby defined:

Decorative fence shall be defined as being a fence not in the excess of four (4) feet which is not opaque in nature and does not constitute a complete visual barrier to persons outside the perimeter of the fence. A decorative fence shall have openings between the boards, slats, rails, stanchions or balusters equal to or exceeding three (3) inches.

Fence shall mean a structure erected upon a property line or setback line for the purpose of separating properties, or for screening, enclosing and/or protecting the property within its perimeter.

Privacy fence shall mean a fence opaque in nature or having such qualities as to constitute a complete visual barrier to persons outside the perimeter of the site-obscuring object. A fence which partially obscures a site shall not be considered a privacy fence if the distance or open space between boards, slats, rails, stanchions or balusters equals or exceeds three (3) inches.

Security fence shall be a fence constructed of chain link material located in commercial or industrial areas or around public facilities constructed for the purpose of limiting access to the property.

(Ord. No. 6293, § 2, 12-26-90)