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Section 104.9 Materials, equipment and devices approved by the Building Official shall
be constructed and installed in accordance with such approval.
I. Fences in all zoning districts shall meet the following requirements:
1. A fence permit must be obtained from the Building Inspection Division prior to installation. It shall be unlawful for any person to install or cause to be installed, or to permit any person to install a fence, or to make any alterations, additions or changes to a fence, without first having procured a permit to do so from the Building Official. Notwithstanding the foregoing, a permit shall not be required for
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alterations, additions or changes if repairs do not exceed sixteen ( 16) linear feet of
the area of the fence over a twelve month period.
2. No fence shall be constructed within any drainage easement in the corporate limits of the Town unless the Town Engineer shall have first determined and advised the Building Official, in writing, that he believes such fence shall, in all probability, not interfere with or impair the natural flow of water across the drainage
easement.
3. Fences around tennis courts may exceed eight ( 8) feet in height, but shall not exceed fifteen ( 15) feet.
4. Fence arms shall not be constructed.
5. Chainlink fences in residential districts shall have the finished edge of the material on the top of the fence. Chainlink fences shall be vinyl coated, unless used in conjunction with athletic fields on property owned by an Independent
School District or Town of Burleson.
6. Gate required. Every fenced enclosure constructed under the provisions of this article shall have at least one gate in its perimeter a minimum of three ( 3) feet in
width.
7. Wooden Fence Standards: All wooden fences must meet the following
standards:
a. All vertical posts shall be galvanize steel minimum of sixteen ( 16) gauge thickness and spaced at a maximum of eight (8) feet on center, set in a concrete footing. Picket fences, split rail fences, ranch style or agricultural fences, or other types of open decorative fences approved by the Building
Official or his/her designee shall be permitted to use wooden posts.
b. All pickets shall be a minimum 1/ 2 inch thickness.
c. Wood material shall be an insect resistant wood such as cedar or
pressure treated yellow pine. Spruce is not a permitted wood material.
d. The fence shall have its back side ( the side with exposed posts or rails)
oriented away from view from the adjacent street or right of way.
e. All materials shall be securely fastened, vertical boards to horizontal stringers, stringers to vertical posts, top rail, to ensure an ongoing attractive appearance and safe condition, free from rot, rust, vandalism, and other
sources of decay.
f. The bottom of the fence shall be designed to prevent ground to wood
contact. This can be achieved through the use of a concrete strip poured between the fence supports or by raising the pickets to provide a minimum
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of three inches ( 3″) between the bottom of the pickets and the ground. A two inch by six inch ( 2″ x 6″) kick board may be used to cover the gap between bottom of pickets and ground. This kick board may have ground
contact.
8. Protective treatment: All wood material shall be stained, pressure treated, painted, or adequately sealed to prevent decay. All exterior surfaces of fences shall be maintained in good condition. Peeling, flaking and chipped paint shall be eliminated and surfaces repainted. All metal surfaces subject to rust or corrosion
shall be coated to inhibit such rust and corrosion and all surfaces with rust or corrosion shall be stabilized and coated to inhibit future rust and corrosion. Oxidation stains shall be removed from exterior surfaces. Surfaces designed for
stabilization by oxidation are exempt from this requirement.
9. Fences may not contain and/or be:
a. Continuous electrical current, although single-strand wired designed to conduct electricity through an approved low-voltage regulator shall be allowed along the fence’s interior base line;
b. Constructed to contain barbed wire;
c. Plywood;
d. Fiberglass or fiberglass panels;
e. Corrugated steel or sheet iron;
f. Razor wire; and/ or
10. Fences on parcels being used for agricultural purposed may contain barbed wire or other agricultural fences approved by the Building Official or his/her designee.
II. Fences located in the required front yard of a lot in a residential zoning district shall have
a minimum of fifty (50) percent through vision.