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Fences and Walls Regulations

  • Fences and Walls Regulations

Section 7.14 Fences and Walls
  1. A fence, wall, or fence post, including ornamental features, shall not be permitted to exceed a height of 6 feet 8 inches (6'8") above the existing finished grade. (10/13/2005)
  2. An earthen mound shall not be permitted to support a fence or wall. Any earthen mound higher than the existing finished grade shall be considered as part of the maximum height requirement established for a fence or wall.
  3. A fence, wall or fence post located between the street right-of-way line and the minimum building setback line shall not exceed a hight of three feet (3').
  4. A fence, wall of fence post located closer then fifteen feet (15') from any right-of-way line.
  5. A fence, wall or fence post on lots of record in any R Residential District shall not contain barbwire, electric current or charge of electricity.
  6. A fence, wall or fence post which enclose public or institutional uses such as parks, playground or public landscape areas, in any R Residential District, shall not exceed eight feet (8') in height, measured from the surface of the ground, and shall not obstruct vision to an extent greater than twenty-five percent (25%) of their total area.
  7. All fences, walls of fence posts shall comply with the building code of the Mahoning County as it applies to fence installation and materials.
  8. In all Districts all outstanding posts shall face the owner of the fence.