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3.General Provisions VI 2. Every fence or wall shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair or danger,or constitute a nuisance,public or private. Any such fence or wall which is or has become dangerous to the public safety,health or welfare is a public nuisance,and the City shall commence proper proceedings for the abatement thereof. 3. All posts or similar supporting instruments used in the construction of fences shall be faced inward toward the property being fenced. That side of the fence or wall considered to be the face shall be oriented toward abutting property. 4. Fences which are ninety(90)percent open(barb wire,chain link,woven wire,and other similar type fences)which are for the sole purpose of containing farm animals within a rural zoning district are not subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and do not require ^ buildin pemiAbut require a zoningpermit prior to construction. Chain link fences shall have round steel parts and braces. 5. Retaining walls (such as masonry construction) greater than fogy- eight (48) inches in heiaht,including buried portions,shall require a building permit. When utilized,tiered retaining walls shall be separated by a horizontal landing not less than three(3)feet in width. Solid height shall be prohibited. When u4ilized,tiered retaining walls shall be separated by a herizon4a! landing not loss than thfoe(3)feet in width. (e) Access. All fences or walls shall be provided with a gate which affords reasonable and convenient access for public safety. (f) Residential District Fences or Walls. All residential district fences or walls shall be placed within the property being fenced. 1. Fences or walls may be located in any yard up to a height of four(4)feet. 2. Except as prohibited by§1007.043 (18)(f)3.below, a fence or wall up to six(6) feet high may be erected from a line extended from the front facade of the principal building to the side lot lines,and then along the side lot lines and the rear lot line(see Diagram 6.b). 3. Should the rear lot line of a lot be common with the side lot line of an abutting lot, that portion of the rear or side lot equal to the required front yard setback of the abutting lot shall not be fenced or walled to a height of more than four(4)feet. For the purpose of this section,the front and side yards of the abutting lot shall be as defined in this Ordinance rather than as related to the orientation of the house(see Diagram 6.c). 4. Residential Fences or Walls Height Exceptions. 3-47