§ 42-112. Fences, barbed wire and electric.

(a)

It is unlawful for any person to erect or maintain within the town any electric fence.

(b)

It is unlawful for any person to erect or maintain within the town a fence constructed in whole or in part of barbed wire, razor wire, or other similar wire except:

(1)

When constructed in industrial zoning districts when the fence will not be adjacent to other zoning districts or visible from arterial streets;

(2)

When constructed in temporary construction sites; or

(3)

Upon a determination of finding by the council that erection of such a fence is necessary for the preservation of the health, safety and welfare of the citizens of the town.

(c)

Any fence erected or maintained in violation of this section is a public nuisance and subject to abatement.

(d)

Any person found to be in violation of this section shall be responsible for a civil offense. Each and every day that the violation continues shall constitute a separate violation.

(Code 1984, § 10-1-8; Ord. No. 1620, § I, 2-1-05; Ord. No. 2315, § I, 12-9-10)