Southtowns Record

Chapter 200 Zoning Law

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Town of Wales
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Zoning and land use, Water, sewer and drainage, Parks and recreation, Roads and traffic, Budget and taxes

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lines at elevations between two and six feet above the roadway or sidewalk shall be placed on any corner
lot in the triangular area formed by intersecting street property lines and a line connecting them at points
50 feet distant from their intersection or, in the case of a rounded cutoff corner, from the intersection of
such lines extended.

§ 200-54. 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
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