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118 required information shown may suffice if no certificate of survey is available. Applicant shall be required to physically identify the property corners for City inspection. (c) Location. All fences or retaining walls shall be located on the property being fenced or walled. 1. No fence or retaining wall shall be located on public right-of-way. 2. Traffic visibility requirements set forth in City Code Section 1007.042(5)(a)3. shall be satisfactorily met. 3. No fence or retaining wall shall obstruct drainage. 4. Fences or retaining walls may, by permit, be located within public easements if the following conditions are met: a. The fence or retaining wall shall not be located within the 100-year high water level of a waterbody or watercourse, and b. The drainage shall not be adversely affected by the fence or retaining wall, and c. The fence or retaining wall shall not interfere in any way with any existing underground or over ground utility. d. The City or any utility company having authority to use such public easements, shall not be liable for repair or replacement of such fence, retaining wall or appurtenance in the event they are moved, damaged, or destroyed by virtue of the lawful use of said easement. (d) Construction and Maintenance. 1. Every fence or retaining wall shall be constructed in a professional and substantial manner and of substantial material reasonably suitable for the purpose for which the fence or retaining wall is proposed to be used. The materials and design shall also be compatible with other structures in the area in which the fence or retaining wall is located and shall not cause blight or a negative impact. Chain link fences shall not include slats or fabric except for use on public recreational facilities or private sport courts. 2. Every fence or retaining 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 retaining 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.