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fencing only, materials that are consistent with temporary fencing as regulated under subsection (F) 4. Traffic Obstruction. No fence or wall shall obstruct a motorist's or a pedestrian's safe view from the driveway or street. 5. Location. a) Fences may be installed on any portion of a lot subject to the height restrictions of § 154.205.E and may be installed up to the property line. Any portion of the fence and all footing material shall by fully on the respective property and not encroach or cross over onto the neighboring property. It is also the responsibility of the property owner to have the property lines identified. b) All pertinent property pins shall be visible upon inspection for fences installed within one foot (12 inches) of a property boundary. c) In the case of a dispute, the City may require a survey to establish the boundary line of a property. 6. Easement Encroachment. An easement encroachment agreement must be approved by the Planning Director or his/her designee after review and approval from the City Engineer or his/her designee, along with a fence permit, for any fence that will be installed within a City easement. 7. Swimming Pools. All swimming pools shall be enclosed with required fencing per § 151.085, E. Fence Height and Design 1. Fences within Front and Side (Corner) Yards. Any fence within a front or side (corner) yard setback or any required setback form a public right-of-way may not exceed forty-eight (48) inches (4 feet.) in height and must be 50% open to air and light. The fence must also be setback 20 feet. extending from the front corner lot pin or ROW. 2. Residential and Mixed -Use Districts. No fence shall exceed six feet (6') in height, and shall be subject to the design requirements of § 154.205.E.3. 3. Commercial and Industrial Districts. No fence or wall shall exceed eight feet (8') in height. Fences that exceed eight feet (8') in height require a conditional use permit. F. Temporary Fences 1. Height and Performance. Temporary fences shall comply with the fence height standards of subsection (E). Temporary fences shall be at least 40% open to air and light. If unable to be at least 40% open to air and light, temporary fences shall not exceed forty-eight inches (4 feet.) in height. The fence must also be setback 20 feet. extending from the front lot pin or ROW. 2. Duration and Limitation a. No snow fence or posts shall be installed prior to October 1, and must be removed prior to April 15. b. Seasonal recreational fencing intended for winter sports, such as hockey or broomball shall not be installed prior to October 1, and must be removed prior to April 15. 3. Location. Snow fences shall beset back at least 50 feet from any south or east property line, or such additional distance as may be required to prevent the accumulation of snow on public streets or adjoining property, as determined by the Public Works Director. G. Prohibited Fencing. Barbed wire and electric fencing are prohibited in platted areas.