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Item #5.8 <br /> • , -/I/ <br /> Elk <br /> -� <br /> River <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Chris Leeseberg, Planner <br /> DATE: May 27, 2003 <br /> SUBJECT: Case No. OA 03-04 <br /> Request by City of Elk River to Amend Section 30-796 of the <br /> Zoning Code Relating to Fences <br /> Request <br /> The Planning Commission is asked to consider an amendment to the fence portion of the <br /> • Ordinance. <br /> Attachments <br /> • Proposed Ordinance Language . <br /> • Diagram of Proposed Ordinance <br /> Overview <br /> Due to the confusion and the possible mis interpretation of the current language regarding <br /> fences in the ordinance, staff has revised the section relating to fence heights along the front <br /> of properties. <br /> The proposed language states: "that any fence or planting shall not rise over 2 1/2 feet in <br /> height above the level of the public sidewalk or curb of street within 10 feet the front <br /> property line". The language is also being amended for consistency with the building code <br /> regarding permit requirements. <br /> Recommendation <br /> Staff recommends that the Planning Commission recommend approval of the language <br /> pertaining to fence. <br /> • <br />