§ 32-1. Definitions.

For the purpose of this ordinance, the terms used herein are defined as follows:

FENCE

A. 

Any structure, partition or hedge erected for the purpose of enclosing a piece of land, to divide a piece of land into distinct portions or to separate two contiguous estates and made of any material such as blocks, bricks, stones, wood, iron, wire, plastics, etc., including a growing hedge or other similar plants.

B. 

Any structure, partition or hedge which is constructed within the front side or rear yard areas as defined and provided for in the Zoning Ordinance of the Borough of Paulsboro, which is above the surface of the natural level of the adjoining lands and which exposes one side or face to the adjoining lands, street or other public right-of-way, shall be deemed to be a "fence" and must comply with the provisions of this ordinance.

C. 

A structure which is commonly called a "restraining wall," used to maintain earth or soil in place, shall be deemed to be a "fence" and subject to the provisions of this ordinance if it is constructed within the front, side or rear yard areas as defined and provided for in the Zoning Ordinance, if it is above the natural level of the adjoining lands and if it exposes one side or face to the adjoining lands, street or public right-of-way.

OPEN FENCE

One which does not have more than 10% of the space across its surface covered by solid material, and 90% of said space can be used for viewing or permits light and air to go through.

SOLID FENCE

One made of material spread fully along its entire surface and containing no openings therein to permit light, air or viewing.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 80, Zoning.

Editor's Note: See Ch. 80, Zoning.

Added 9-17-1968 by Ord. No. 498