Chapter VI, Section II - Fences

Sec. 6-2-1.    Restrictions.

1. Fences, walls and other architectural screening devices shall not exceed six (6) feet in height, measured from the ground level immediately adjacent to the fence or wall.
2. Fences in C-2 District and in all Industrial Zoning Districts may exceed six (6) feet in height, but only by the addition of not more than three (3) strands of barbed wire.
3. It shall be unlawful to erect or maintain, anywhere in the Town, a fence equipped with, or having, barbed wire, spikes or similar devices (except as in Section [b]) or any electrical charge sufficient to cause shock.
4. In no case may a fence, wall and other architectural screening be located in, or extended partly into, any public right-of-way or easement, or within three (3) feet of a sidewalk, unless a revocable permit has been issued by the Town Board.  (Ord. 336 §3, 1984; Ord. 457 §2, 1995)

Sec. 6-2-2.    Placement.

1. All fences shall be placed on the owner's property, except when an agreement between adjoining owners has been reached.
2. If the owner places a fence on property on which the Town has an easement of any type, then the owner assumes all responsibility for loss if it becomes necessary to remove such fence in order to gain access to or repair the utilities contained or placed in such easement. (Ord. 336 §4, 1984; Ord. 457 §3, 1995)

Sec. 6-2-3.    Violation and penalty.