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Fence Permits
Residents who would like to build fences that are in compliance with the the below listed ordinances must complete the following prior to construction.
• Complete the zoning permit application (Click Here)
• Drawing of fence location on plot plans from Pickaway Co Auditor (Click Here)
• $50 Payment (cash or check)
Completed applications can be dropped off at our offices at 200 E Station St or emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
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1175.04 RESIDENTIAL FENCES AND/OR HEDGES.
(a) Definition. " Fence" or "wall" means any structure composed of wood, metal, stone, brick or other material, including hedges or other plants, erected in such a manner and location so as to enclose, partially enclose or divide any premises or part of premises for the purpose of confinement, screening, partitioning, or decoration. Trellises or other structures for the purpose of supporting vines, flowers or other vegetation, when erected in such a position so as to enclose, partially enclose or divide any premises or any part of premises shall also be considered a fence .
(b) Permit Required.
(1) No fence or wall, as defined above, may be erected within the Village unless the property owner or his agent files application with the Zoning Inspector. Such application shall include a drawing of the lot, showing the actual location of the proposed fence or wall. The property owner shall determine property lines and certify that the fence or wall does not encroach upon another lot or parcel of land.
(2) This permit will allow future replacement of a fence when all of Section 1175.04 requirements are met, and when there are no material changes to the fence . If there are material changes to a fence , a new permit is required. A material change will mean any one or combination of the following:
A. Height of fence .
B. Location of fence on property.
C. Change in the construction material of the fence .
D. Change in any lot boundaries.
E. Change that includes items specified in Section 1175.05 (d).
(Ord. 2004-14. Passed 12-20-04.)
(c) Height and Location. The permitted height of a fence or wall shall be determined by its location on the property as follows:
(1) A decorative fence or wall not exceeding forty-two inches (42") in height may be erected within the front yard provided that the fence or hedge is located not less than three (3) feet from the street right-of-way line, and further provided that the provisions of subsection (c)(3) hereof are met.
(2) A fence or wall not exceeding seventy-two inches (72") in height may be erected in any portion of the lot so long as a minimum distance of twenty- five feet (25') is maintained from the front lot line, and adequate sight distance is maintained from streets and/or alleys.
(3) No fence , hedge, or wall shall be erected on any lot in such a manner so as to obscure the vision of motorists approaching a street intersection, within a twenty-five (25) feet clear sight distance along either street approaching said intersection.
(d) Prohibited Fences . In any residential district, no person shall erect or maintain any fence or wall charged with electrical current, nor shall any person erect or maintain any fence or wall having wire or metal prongs or spikes, or other cutting points or edges.
