§ 8-46. Same—Application.

Prior to construction of a fence, wall or privacy screen, it shall be necessary to file a construction permit application with the zoning administrator or his or her designee. Said application shall contain the following information, on a form to be provided by said official:

(1)

The property owner's name, address and phone number.

(2)

The name, address and phone number of contractor erecting the fence, wall or privacy screen (unless said fence, wall or privacy screen is being erected by the property owner).

(3)

The property address on which the fence, wall or screen is to be erected.

(4)

The present use of said property and its zoning classification.

(5)

The purpose of the fence, wall or privacy screen.

(6)

A description of the fence, wall or privacy screen, including type, height after erection, construction materials, percentage of open space, anchoring method and depth of posts.

(7)

A site plan, with dimensions, to indicate the following:

a.

Fence/wall. Location of the proposed fence/wall in relation to adjacent lot lines, public rights-of-way and existing buildings located on the lot to which the fence will be erected.

b.

Privacy screen. Location of the proposed privacy screen in relation to the deck, patio or porch to which it will be attached and distance to adjacent lot lines.

(8)

A copy of the manufacturer's installation instructions.

(9)

If the fence or wall is to be located directly on the property line, the abutting property owner must give written consent on the fence permit application form.

(Prior Code, § 8.33; Ord. No. 90-10, 5-21-1990; Ord. No. 99-10, 6-21-1999; Ord. No. 2010-10, § 3, 8-2-2010)