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CITY COMMISSION REGULAR MTG
- Meeting Date:
- 04/19/2023
- Title:
- Fence Regulations Ordinance
- Submitted For:
- David Zacherl
- Submitted By:
- David Zacherl, Fire Department
- Department:
- Fire Department
Information
ACTION REQUEST
Consider and take action on Ordinance No. 2023-12, amending the Code of Ordinances, Title XV – Land Usage by adding Chapter 161, Fence Regulations.
BACKGROUND (Brief Summary)
Fence construction is currently unregulated in the Code of Ordinances. There exists a need to address and establish minimum standards for the construction and maintenance of fencing within the City. Improperly constructed and maintained fencing creates the potential for significant windstorm debris hazards and presents an undue risk to health, safety and welfare of the public.
It also establishes setbacks distances to ensure visual clearance at intersections and height restrictions for both front and backyards.
There is no fiscal impact to this Ordinance.
The proposed ordinance does prohibit certain type materials for fence construction such as rope, string, tarps, wire fabric, netting, corrugated/sheet metal and plywood.
The proposed ordinance does not negatively affect fencing requirements established within the Zoning Ordinance or deed restrictions in certain residential developments.
It also establishes setbacks distances to ensure visual clearance at intersections and height restrictions for both front and backyards.
There is no fiscal impact to this Ordinance.
The proposed ordinance does prohibit certain type materials for fence construction such as rope, string, tarps, wire fabric, netting, corrugated/sheet metal and plywood.
The proposed ordinance does not negatively affect fencing requirements established within the Zoning Ordinance or deed restrictions in certain residential developments.
RECOMMENDATION
The Director of Engineering & Planning, Fire Chief and Fire Marshal recommend adoption of the ordinance.