Exeter Municipal Code Ch. 15.36 Fences

The ordinance codified in this chapter shall be known as the "Fence Ordinance" applicable to all fences in the city.

(Ord. 324 §1, 1975)

The purpose of this chapter is to control location and height of fences as may be required by the city laws, rules and regulations to safeguard life or limb, property and public welfare.

(Ord. 324 §2, 1975)

No person, firm or corporation shall erect, construct, alter, or move a fence or wall in the city, or cause the same to be done, without first obtaining a permit from the building department. For the purposes of this chapter a fence or wall shall be as defined in Title 17.

(Ord. 324 §3, 1975)

To obtain a permit, the applicant shall first file an application therefor in writing on a form furnished for that purpose, and pay the fee as set by resolution of the city council.

(Ord. 324 §4, 1975)

Every such application shall:

A. Describe the land on which the proposed fence is to be built, by lot, block, tract or house and street address, or similar description that will readily identify and definitely locate the proposed fence;

B. State that applicant will conform to all city zoning laws and all relevant laws, ordinances, rules and regulations;

C. Give such other information as may be reasonably required by the building department.

(Ord. 324 §5, 1975)

It is unlawful for any person to erect, construct, alter, or move any fence or wall within the city contrary to or in violation of any of the provisions of this chapter.

(Ord. 324 §6, 1975)

Any person violating any of the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor, and upon conviction thereof shall be punishable by a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or by imprisonment for a period of not more than six months in the city jail, or by both such fine and imprisonment.

(Ord. 324 §7, 1975)