AI- 4909
3.
P&Z Agenda Template
- Meeting Date:
- 12/11/2019
- Title:
- R-19-06 (Permit Exemptions- solid walls)
- Submitted By:
- Robert Kirschmann, Development Services
- Department:
- Development Services
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Robert Kirschmann
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Planner II
Agenda Item Text:
Docket R-19-06 (Permit Exemptions-Solid Walls) a request to amend Article 17, Specifically Section 1704.01.N
Background:
Docket R-19-0 is a proposed amendment to Articles 17, specifically, Section 1704.01.N of the Cochise County Zoning Regulations.
Section 1704.01 provides a list of items that are exempt from obtaining permits on single family dwellings only. These include such items as replacing or adding gutters, replacing appliances, installation of flooring, and many others. Included in this list is the following:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high unless on a corner lot. Solid fences or walls greater than three-feet in height on corner lots require an informational permit.
Although, still required to comply with floodplain requirements many residents see this exemption and do not go any further. This has resulted in fences and walls being constructed in the floodplain or across washes and has led to damage of both public and private property. Staff is proposing to modify the language to state:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high. If any of the following applies an informational permit is required:
This minor modification will make sure that an individual reading our regulations will know to check with Staff prior to constructing a wall or fence.
Section 1704.01 provides a list of items that are exempt from obtaining permits on single family dwellings only. These include such items as replacing or adding gutters, replacing appliances, installation of flooring, and many others. Included in this list is the following:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high unless on a corner lot. Solid fences or walls greater than three-feet in height on corner lots require an informational permit.
Although, still required to comply with floodplain requirements many residents see this exemption and do not go any further. This has resulted in fences and walls being constructed in the floodplain or across washes and has led to damage of both public and private property. Staff is proposing to modify the language to state:
N. Wood, concrete block or wire fences up to seven-feet high. If any of the following applies an informational permit is required:
- Located on a corner lot and greater than 3 feet in height;
- Located within a designated FEMA Flood Hazard Area;
- Located within a designated wash.
This minor modification will make sure that an individual reading our regulations will know to check with Staff prior to constructing a wall or fence.