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EGty1� ,.,�� Request for Action <br /> River <br /> To Item Number <br /> Mayor and City Council 7.8 <br /> Agenda Section Meeting Date Prepared by <br /> Public Hearin s ISeptember 18, 2017 Chris Leeseber , Senior Planner <br /> Item Description Reviewed by <br /> Ordinance Amendment: Relating to Fence Height, Zack Carlton,Planning Manager <br /> City of Elk River Reviewed by <br /> Cal Portner, City Administrator <br /> Action Requested <br /> Adopt,by motion, an ordinance amending City Code Section 30-796, Fences. <br /> Why is this amendment being proposed? <br /> The ordinance currently limits the height of fences and plantings to 2'-6"within 10 feet of the front <br /> property line. This was implemented to provide adequate visibly at street intersections. A few concerns <br /> we hear from residents are as follows: <br /> ■ 2'-6"is not a standard fence height (standard heights start at three feet) <br /> ■ Limiting the fence height removes 10 feet of usable property when using a six-foot privacy fence. <br /> The most common occurrence is along the non-address side of a corner lot. <br /> ■ A 2'-6" fence may not be able to contain large dogs within the yard. <br /> What is the public benefit? <br /> The ability for residents to better utilize their front yards in conjunction with fencing and to provide <br /> adequate visibility at street intersections. <br /> Background/Discussion <br /> Case Number OA 17-09 <br /> ---------------------------------------------------- <br /> In order to maintain visibility at intersections, staff is recommending <br /> no landscaping taller than 24" or any fencing be allowed within the <br /> vision clearance triangle. Staff also recommends allowing fences up to <br /> 6 feet tall within 10 feet of the front property line. <br /> 0 <br /> Ordinance currently defines the Vision clearance triangle as the area of a <br /> corner lot bounded by the right-of-way lines and a line connecting the - —two points on the property lines 30 feet from the intersection of the 30'-0" <br /> property lines. <br /> Proposed Ordinance ......... <br /> (a) Fence restrictions. In any zone, on any lot,no fence or landscaping taller than 24" shall be allowed <br /> within the vision clearance triangle. <br /> The Elk River Vision <br /> A PehoMing community 2a itb revolutionary and spirited resourcefulness, exceptional POWERED By <br /> service, and community engagement that encourages and inspires prosperity INAMIRE1 <br />