A. Fence Permit Application. Fence permit application is required for any fence erected within West Point City. There is no fee for this permit.

B. Fence Building Permit. A building permit is required for a fence/wall which exceeds six feet in height, which is only allowed in sloped terrain, because they are considered structures under the International Building Code. The application for a permit must include a drawing of the site indicating the location and height of the proposed fence/wall. If the wall is of masonry or concrete, construction details showing horizontal and vertical reinforcement need to be shown on the plan submitted. The design and construction shall meet relevant standards set forth in the International Building Code.

C. Fence Type. A tangible barrier or obstruction of any material with the purpose or intent or having the effect of preventing passage or view across the fence line. It includes hedges and walls. Agricultural fencing will not be allowed in the front yard in any residential zones. Agricultural fencing includes rope; string; wire product including but not limited to chicken wire, hog wire, wire fabric, and similar welded or woven wire fabrics; chain; netting; corrugated metal panels; galvanized sheet metal; plywood; fiberglass panels in any fence or materials that are not manufactured specifically as fencing materials. Exceptions may be granted by the planning commission.

D. Fencing Corner Lots. No solid fence, shrubs, trees, or other obstructions to view between the heights of two and seven feet shall be allowed within the triangular area at the corner formed by measuring a distance of 40 feet along both property lines back from the point of intersection of said lines. This area shall be known as the “clear vision triangle.” Where a rear yard borders a street, creating a corner lot, no solid fence, shrubs, or other obstructions to view between the heights of two and seven feet shall be allowed within the triangular area at the corner formed by measuring a distance of 20 feet along both lot lines back from the point of intersection of said lines. This area shall be known as the “clear vision triangle.”

E. Clear View. Where a rear yard borders the front yard of an adjacent lot, provisions shall be made to provide a clear view for driveways. No solid fence, shrubs, or other obstructions to view between the heights of two and seven feet shall be allowed within the triangular area bounded by lines drawn from a point on the centerline of the driveway set back 15 feet from the front property line, to points along the front property line 30 feet either side of the centerline of the driveway.

F. Fencing Retaining Wall. Where a fence is erected upon a retaining wall, or for other reasons there is a difference in the elevation of the surface of the land on either side of a fence, the height of the fence shall be measured from a point halfway between the top of the retaining wall and the land on the lower side or from the average elevation of the surface of the land on either side of a fence, but nothing herein contained shall be construed to restrict a fence to less than four feet in height (except to maintain a clear view of an intersection) measured from the surface of the land on the side having the highest elevation.

G. Fencing on Public Property. On public property when it is determined to be necessary for public safety, a fence no higher than six feet may be erected in a yard bordering a street or front yard of an adjoining lot; provided, that the fence is constructed of materials that do not create a barrier to vision, i.e., chain link. The fence is not constructed on any portion of a public right-of-way. [Ord. 08-17-2021B § 2 (Exh. A)].