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existing buildings, structures, and easements on the lot, and the location of the proposed fence. At the discretion of the City, a final plat detail of the lot with the 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 walls shall be located entirely within the private property of the person, firm, or corporation constructing or causing the construction of such fence. 1. No fence or wall shall be permitted on public rights-of-way. 2. Traffic visibility requirements set forth in §1007.042 (5)(a)3. of this Ordinance shall be satisfactorily met. 3. No fence or wall shall obstruct natural drainage. 4. Fences or walls may be constructed within public and private utility and drainage easements provided that: a. No fence or wall shall be located within a drainage or utility easement without written permission of the Zoning Administrator and the filing of an encroachment agreement. b. Removal of a fence or wall or a portion thereof for the purpose of utilizing the easement shall be at the property owner's expense. (d) Construction and Maintenance. 1. Every fence or wall shall be constructed in a professional and substantial manner and of substantial material reasonably suitable for the purpose for which the fence is proposed to be used. The materials and design shall also be compatible with other structures in the area in which the fence or wall is located and shall not cause blight or a negative impact. 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 3-44