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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance #16664 wa ~-i .. ORDINANCE NO. 1666 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TITLE 10, CHAPTER 15, SECTION 27 OF THE CANTON MUNICIPAL CODE RELATING TO FENCES, WALLS, BARRIERS AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS WHEREAS, the Canton City Council has determined that it is necessary and in the best interest of the City of Canton to amend Title 10, Chapter 15, Section 27 of the Canton City Code relating to fences, walls, barriers and other obstructions. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF CANTON, FULTON COUNTY, ILLINOIS as follows: 1. That the Canton City Council finds the foregoing recitals to be fact. 2. That Section 10, Title 15, Chapter 27 of the Canton City Code is hereby amended to read as follows: "10-15-27: FENCES, WALLS, BARRIERS AND OTHER OBSTRUCTIONS: All fences of any nature, type or description located in the City shall conform to the following regulations: It shall be unlawful to erect, construct, or alter, or cause to be erected, constructed, or altered, any fence, wall, barrier or other obstruction, without a permit. All shall be erected in compliance with this section. As applicable, the following minimum regulations shall apply. (A) All fences hereafter erected shall be of an ornamental nature. Barbed wire, spikes, nails, any other sharp point or instrument of any kind on top or on the sides of any fence, or electric current or charge in said fence is prohibited without the written permission of the Zoning Administrator. Barbed wire cradles may be placed on top of fences enclosing public buildings or as deemed necessary in the interest of public safety. (B) No fence, wall, structure, planting, sign, or obstruction shall be erected, established, or maintained on any corner lot which will obstruct the view of a driver of a vehicle approaching the intersection, excepting that shade trees are permitted where all branches are not less than seven feet (7') above the road level. Such unobstructed corner shall mean a triangular area formed by the street curb lines or existing street edge if no curb line exists and line connecting them at points twenty-five feet (25') from the intersection of the street lines, or in the case of a rounded corner, from the intersection of the street lines, as extended. (C) No fence shall exceed three feet (3') in height located within the minimum front yard set backs established for buildings. (D) Fences located in the side yards and rear yards in residence districts shall not exceed six feet (6') in height. (E) Wherever property lines are known to exist fences should be erected up to them. This ordinance shall not apply to pool enclosures, decorative or garden type fences located within a property but shall be applicable to all perimeter fences. (F) No fence located within residence districts shall be located closer than twelve inches (12") from any alley, driveway, or public sidewalk. (G) Fences in industrially zoned areas or in other districts as required for public safety may exceed six (6') feet in height. Fences in Industrially zoned areas must provide a sight barrier and comply with 10-11-2(A) of the Municipal Code. (I-~ With the exception of front yard and corner lot fence requirements, variances from the requirements of this Section may be requested and obtained in conformity with variance procedures from time to time set forth in the Zoning Title of the Canton Municipal Code. (I) A violation of this Section shall be punishable by a fine of not less than twenty five dollars ($25.00) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). Each and every day or portion thereof, during which a violation continues shall be deemed a separate offense." 3. That the fee for a permit hereunder shall be $5.00. 4. That this ordinance shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its passage by the City Council of the City of Canton, approval by the Mayor thereof and publication in pamphlet form. PASSED by the City Council of the City of Canton, Fulton County, Illinois at a regular meeting this 5th day of September 2000, upon a roll call vote as follows: AYES: Aldermen Nblleck, Hartford, Sarff, Phillips, Nidiffer, Meade, Shores , Tray, NAYS: None . ABSENT: Nome APPROVED: ~~ Donald E. Edwards, Mayor ATTEST: anc Whites, ity Clerk.