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ORDINANCE No. 2023 -02 Page 5 (5) Fencing shall not be topped with sharp points such as may readily result in bodily injury and no portion of fencing shall be of barbed wire. (6) Where fences are erected and where a water drainage situation occurs, such problem shall be disposed of by placing adequate outlets at the bottom of the fence or screen wall to eliminate the accumulation of stagnant water or other undesirable conditions. (7) Fences shall be installed plumb, and the top finish shall be uniform. Fences shall follow the contour of the ground as far as is practical. Adjustments for grade shall occur at the bottom of the fence. Where adjustments for grade changes are severe enough to require stepping, a minimum of eight (8) feet of uniform fence run shall be maintained prior to each step. (8) Where a fence already exists along a common property line on a neighboring property, the applicant proposing a fence shall make every effort to utilize the existing fence. If the existing fence cannot be utilized, there shall be a minimum separation of twenty-four (24) inches between the two fences to provide for the maintenance of the fences and the ground area between the two fences. The owner of the new fence must have direct access to the area between the two fences or walls. If access is not available and/or the yard is totally enclosed, a hinged three (3) foot wide gate is required for access to the area between the two (2) fences. The gate is to be of the same style and material as the fence. There is to be no storage of any type between the fences. (d) Permits. No fence shall be constructed until a permit has been issued by the Building Department and the applicable fee is paid per Section 1309.05 of the Codified Ordinance. (1) The application for a permit shall include plans or drawings showing the actual and accurate shape and dimensions of the property on which the fence is to be erected; the exact height, location in regards to property lines and structures, length, type of material, type of construction of such proposed fence ; the location of all buildings on the lot; and other information deemed necessary by the Building Commissioner in order to ensure that such fence is constructed in compliance with this Code. (2) Each property owner shall determine property lines prior to constructing a fence and shall ascertain that the fence thus constructed does not deviate from the plans as approved by the Building Commissioner and does not encroach upon another lot or parcel of land. The owner shall either: (i) Submit a copy of a survey drawing indicating the location of property lines in the area of the proposed fence; or (ii) Locate and mark the property corners so they are visible at the time of inspection; or (iii) Submit a signed statement from the abutting owner or owners stating that they approve of the proposed location of the fence. (3) The Municipality shall furnish such inspection as is deemed necessary to determine that the fence is constructed in accordance with plans submitted for the permit, provided, however, that the issuance of such permit by the Municipality shall not be construed to mean the Municipality