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SECTION 3. GENERAL PROVISIONS Subd. 4. General Building and Use Provisions. R. Fences and Walls. Fences and walls shall be permitted in all required yards subject to the following: 1. Permit Required. It is unlawful for any person hereafter to construct or cause to be constructed or erected within the platted areas of the City, any fence or wall without first making an application for and securing a fence permit. 2. Certificate of Survey. An application for a fence or wall permit shall be accompanied by a current certificate of survey providing exact lot dimensions, the location of 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. 3. 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. a. No fence or wall shall be permitted on public rights-of-way. b. Traffic visibility requirements set forth in Section 3, Subd. 3.D.3.bE.1.c. of this Ordinance shall be satisfactorily met. c. No fence or wall shall obstruct natural drainage. d. Fences or walls may be constructed within public and private utility and drainage easements provided that: 1) 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. 2) 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. 4. Construction and Maintenance. a. Every fence or wall shall be constructed in a professional and substantial manner and of substantial material reasonably suitable