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B. Commercial and Industrial Properties: Fences on commercial and industrial property may be erected to a height of six feet plus two feet for a security (barbed wire or other) arm. The construction of fences six feet above grade or less require a fence permit unless otherwise required by the state building code. C. Fence or building permits are required for fence modifications that expand the length or height of an existing fence on any property. D. Fence permits are required for all fences except non - property line fences that do not exceed three feet in height and are secured by posts no deeper than six inches in the ground. E. Permits are not required for maintenance which includes: painting; replacing up to eight feet in length; and replacing up to two posts in any calendar year. Maintenance does not include increasing the height or length of the fence. F. The construction of retaining walls over four feet in height shall require a building permit. The construction of retaining walls four feet in height or less shall require a retaining wall permit. Retaining walls are measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. G. Permits are not required for gateway arches or pergolas unless they meet permitting requirements imposed by the State Building Code. 9-7-4: REGULATIONS: A. Maintenance: All fences and retaining walls shall be regularly maintained and kept in good repair. Vegetation surrounding the fence or retaining wall shall be trimmed and well maintained. Standards are established in Title 4, Chapter 6 of Lauderdale City Code. B. Face of Fences: That side of the -fence considered to be the face (finished side as opposed to structural supports) shall face abutting property and right-of-way. C. Public Rights of Way: No fences or retaining walls are permitted on public rights of way. D. Unimproved Alleys: Fences may be constructed in unimproved alley rights -of -way or vacated rights -of -way with utility 3