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§ 200-58. Fences. A. Building permits are required for all fences described herein. B. The following fences shall be allowed within required yards: (1) A wall or fence not over four feet high in any front yard or side street side yard. (2) A wall or fence not over seven feet high in any other yard. (3) Fencing of a temporary nature erected in season to prevent the drifting of snow as long as it conforms to § 200-53 and does not adversely affect adjoining yards. C. Any fence erected under this chapter shall be placed at least six inches from any property line or upon property lines as mutually agreed upon by adjoining owners. Any fence erected in a front yard shall be placed at least one foot back from the sidewalk, but in no event may it be less than one foot back from the front line and/or property line. D. The following fences and fencing materials are specifically prohibited, except for agricultural uses: (1) Barbed wire. (2) Short, pointed fences. (3) Canvas fences. (4) Cloth fences. (5) Electrically charged fences. (6) Poultry fences. (7) Turkey wire. (8) Any fence contrary to the character of the area. E. All chain link fences erected shall be erected with the closed loop at the top of the fence. F. All entrances or gates shall open into the property. G. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, the Building Zoning Officer may issue a permit for the construction of a security fence for commercial and industrial properties, upon due application to and approval by the Building Zoning Officer of the Town of Wales. The Building Zoning Officer may deny such application if it is found that the application for such fence is not appropriate. Upon such denial, the applicant may appeal the Building Zoning Officer's decision to the Zoning Board of Appeals of the Town of Wales in accordance with the appeals procedure of this chapter. H. All fences or walls must be erected within the property line, and none shall be erected so as to encroach upon a public right-of-way or to interfere with vehicular or pedestrian traffic or to interfere with visibility on corner lots and/or other structures or vehicles, whether stationary or transitory, on private or public property. I. Swimming pools. An enclosure shall be provided around outdoor swimming pools which surrounds the pool. Such enclosure shall be at least four feet in height and shall limit accessibility to the pool. Aboveground pools with at least 46 inches between the pool decking or pool top and adjoining grade are exempt from this requirement, provided that access is restricted. A portable wading pool shall be exempt from this requirement. 28