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4. Agricultural and Temporary Construction Fences All fences in agricultural districts and temporary fences used at a construction site for the purpose of security shall be exempt from the height provisions of this section, provided corner visibility is maintained. 5. Increased Height of Walls and Fences Administrative Approval Higher fences and walls than listed above and all barbed wire fences shall require prior administrative approval by the Plan- ning and Development Director. Before administrative approval may be issued, the Planning and Development Director must first determine that the structure will be visually compatible in the area in which it is to be located and that the additional security provided by such fence is reasonably necessary given the location or use of the property. A determination as to visual compatibility shall be based upon the number, proximity, height and design of other fences or walls in the area. If mandatory approval by an architectural control or review board having authority in the neighborhood or subdivision is required, then such recommendation shall be received prior to a determination by the Planning and Development Director under this provision, and any such architectural review board deci- sion shall be given substantial weight in the county's review process. b. Application and Fee The applicant shall submit an application and fee for adminis- trative approval. The application shall be issued by the Department of Planning and Development and the fee will be established by resolution of the County Commission. C. Appeals of Decision If an applicant disagrees with a determination made by the Planning and Development Director under these provisions, review shall be available to the applicant by way of written appeal to the Planning and Zoning Commission. 6. Use of Easements; Removal Agreement a. Administrative Approval No fence or wall shall be built in a utility or drainage easement without prior administrative approval from the Plan- ning and Development Division. The division shall contact all present or intended users of an easement within which a fence approval has been requested with respect to the application for comment thereon prior to a determination on the approval request. Application and Fee Request for administrative approval shall require the applicant to submit an application and fee to the Department of Planning and Development. The application shall be issued by the Department of Planning and Development and the fee will be established by the County Commission. C. Removal Agreement No fence or wall shall be approved for construction in a drainage or utility easement unless the owner of the underlying fee property shall first execute a removal agreement to be recorded among the public records, providing for preservation of the use of the easement. The removal agreement shall be in the nature of a covenant running with the land in favor of the parties to whom the easements have been dedicated. The -12-