HomeMy WebLinkAbout13.C.1. Amendment to City Code-Ord. No. 804
CITY OF SHAKO PEE /3.C. J.
Memorandum
CASE NO.: 08-045
TO: Honorable Mayor and City Council
Mark McNeill, City Administrator
FROM: Mark Noble, Planner II
SUBJECT: Amendment to City Code Chapter 4 regarding fence regulations
MEETING DATE: August 19, 2008
REVIEW PERIOD: NA
INTRODUCTION:
Presently, the City Code addresses chain link fencing interwoven with slats in Section 11.60, Subd.
7. Screening, stating that this fencing shall not be allowed as a screening material. Due to a number
of situations where the design aesthetics and method of installation, along with maintenance, have
been insufficient with the City's design and performance standards, staff is proposing an
amendment to the City's fence regulations regarding materials. After reviewing the existing
language, staff has prepared a draft resolution that incorporates language that would prohibit fences
with slats from the City Code.
AL TERNATIVES:
1. Offer and approve ORDINANCE NO. 804, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ADOPTING REVISIONS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 4
REGARDING FENCE MATERIAL, as presented.
2. Offer and approve ORDINANCE NO. 804, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
SHAKO PEE, MINNESOTA, ADOPTING REVISIONS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 4
REGARDING FENCE MATERIAL, with revisions.
3. Table the matter for additional information.
ACTION REQUESTED:
Offer and approve ORDINANCE NO. 804, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE,
MINNESOTA, ADOPTING REVISIONS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 4 REGARDING FENCE
MATERIAL, as presented.
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ORDINANCE NO. 804, FOURTH SERIES
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA, ADOPTING
REVISIONS TO CITY CODE CHAPTER 4 REGARDING FENCE MATERIAL.
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHAKOPEE, MINNESOTA DOES HEREBY
ORDAIN:
Section 1. City Code Chapter 4, Section 4.03, BUILDING PERMITS, Subd. 1, is hereby amended as set
forth below, with new language underlined and deleted language struck out;
Subd. 1. Fence Construction Requirements.
A. All fences, with the exception of garden fences shall require a fence permit. For purposes of
this Section, a "fence" shall be defined as any permanent partition, structure or gate erected
as a dividing marker, barrier or enclosure encircling either wholly or any portion of any area.
A "garden fence" shall be defined as a fence that is no more than three feet in height, that
may be easily removed and that is used to protect gardens from animals. Residential fences
greater than six (6) six and one-half (6 Yz) feet in height, or commercial and industrial fences,
greater than eight (8) feet in height shall also require a conditional use permit (CUP).
B. All fences erected in the City may be constructed adjacent to the property lines, provided
that they do not encroach into any easement area held by the City, any conservation
easement area held by the City or any sight triangle as defined by the City Code, except if
permission is otherwise granted or allowed by the City as part of the permitting process
pursuant to Section 7.18 of the City Code. If a fence on the rear property line abuts a public
alley there must be a three (3) foot setback.
C. All fences shall be constructed of materials that are not deemed hazardous by the Building
Official; and of materials that are consistent with building materials standards set forth in
Chapter 11 of this Code, with the finished side of the materials facing adjacent properties or
the public rights-of-way; and of materials that are low maintenance or easily maintained. of
an in appearance not deemed detrimental to the property values ofthe area by the City
Planner.
D. Chain link fencing interwoven with slats. whether for screening purposes or for other
applications. shall be prohibited.
Section 2. Effective Date of Ordinance. This ordinance becomes effective from and after its passage and
publication.
Adopted in regular session of the City Council of the City of Shakopee, Minnesota, held this
_ day of , 2008.
Mayor of the City of Shakopee
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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