Sec. 10-4. - Installation of electric fence.

No person shall install an electrically charged fence, wire, enclosure, or any such device which is capable of causing bodily harm or discomfort in a residential zone or abutting a residential zone unless the owner shall meet the following requirements: (1)

The fence/device to be installed must be registered, inspected and approved by the building official prior to installation. The building official shall require that the device be approved by a nationally authorized testing company for consumer use in residential areas.

(2)

Upon having the fence/device registered and approved by the building official, the owner must conspicuously display signs on the fence warning that the fence is electrically charged, before installing the device.

(3)

The owner shall present to the building official proof that the owner has procured liability insurance in the amount of at least $100,000.00, covering any damage or injury which may be caused by the electrically charged fence/device, which policy shall contain a provision requiring the city to be named as additional insured for the sole purpose of having the building official notified by the insurance company of any cancellation, termination, or expiration of the liability insurance policy.

(4)

The owner shall sign a statement attesting the liability insurance required by this section, unless the owner shall cease to own the electrically charged fence/device.

(5)

No person shall install as part of any fence, wire, or enclosure any barbed wire or razor wire or similar device or material on or abutting a residential zone.

(Rev. Ords. 1987, § 10-7; Ch. 85, § I, 9-7-99)