§ 56-114. Fences and retaining walls.  


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  • Maintenance. All fences and retaining walls on the premises shall be structurally sound and kept in good repair. The fenceposts shall be firmly set in a base that does not allow the posts to wobble. The fence railings or slatting shall be firmly attached to the supporting posts. Gaps or wedges in a retaining wall shall be restored to the original condition. Fences and retaining walls shall not encroach on the public right-of-way and must be maintained in a manner that will protect the fence or wall from rotting, decay, deterioration or loss of structural integrity.

(Code of Gen. Ords. 1967, § 20.17; Ord. No. 47717, 4-22-77; Ord. No. 59593, 7-3-86; Ord. No. 65216, 3-15-90; Ord. No. 920941, 8-27-92; Ord. No. 970317, § 1, 7-10-97; Ord. No. 971747, § 1, 12-18-97; Ord. No. 000138, § A, 3-9-00)

Cross reference

Fences and walls, ch. 27.