Can I have a barbed wire or electric fence on my property?
Barbed wire fences are allowed only in the Agricultural zone districts or in residential zones for the keeping of large animals. They are required to be located three feet inside another fence, which is at least 42 inches high. Electric fences are not permitted. Please refer to Section 26-603 of Article VI for the regulations concerning fences, walls and obstructions to view.Fences, walls and obstructions to view

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1. What is zoning and does it impact me and my property?
2. How can I find out my zoning?
3. What regulations pertain to my property?
4. What uses are permitted on my property?
5. Are there other regulating documents that impact my property?
6. How close to my property lines may I build a house, shed or garage?
7. Can I keep horses on my property?
8. Can I keep poultry on my property?
9. How many dogs may I have on my property?
10. How high can a fence be on my property?
11. Can I have a barbed wire or electric fence on my property?
12. Can I store an RV on my property?
13. Can I have an in-home business?
14. Am I allowed to have a garage sale from my residential property?
15. If my property is zoned Residential-Two (R-2) does it mean that I can have a duplex?
16. Can I keep a trash dumpster on my residential property?
17. What type of signage is allowed on my residential property?
18. What type of signage is allowed on commercial property?
19. Does the city have information pertaining to my property?
20. Can you tell me where my property lines are located or can the city survey my property?
21. What if I want to vary my zoning standards?
22. How do I know if my project will be approvable or supported by staff?
23. What is a pre-application conference?
24. What will be required to sell one-half of my duplex?
25. How do I know if my property is in the floodplain?
26. What do I need to do to build in the floodplain?
27. What is a special use?
28. What is a zone change?
29. Why is a neighborhood meeting required?
30. What public noticing is given for the upcoming public hearings?
31. Can I contact my City Council representatives to express my opinion about a special use or zone change?
32. What is a zone change protest?
33. What is the policy concerning outdoor food vending at a particular location?
34. What are the City's Sight Distance Triangle requirements?
35. Am I allowed to have an accessory building on my commercial property?
36. Can I park a truck-tractor or semi-trailer on or in front of my residential property?
37. What is Mixed Use Zoning?
38. How can I participate in a public meeting or public hearing?
39. Do I need a permit to install, widen, or modify a driveway?