Title
Discuss the City’s fence ordinance as it relates to subdivision fences
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BACKGROUND:
The City’s current fence ordinance has language specifically defining and subsequently regulating subdivision fences. A subdivision fence is essentially a fence adjacent to a public right-of-way with a substantially continuous design. Current regulations do not allow any deviation of the continuous design on individual private properties for materials, height, screening and/or privacy.
DISCUSSION:
The Valley View Park HOA has approached the City regarding several areas that the current subdivision fence does not provide appropriate privacy, protection barrier, noise reduction and glare issues. The HOA has approved a standard design to address these unique situations on a property by property basis, however the City’s current fence ordinance will not permit these items to be installed. Creating the concept of a secondary subdivision fence definition and associated regulations will be presented for consideration.
FISCAL IMPACT:
1. No Financial Impact
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends City Council provide direction on potential changes to the fence ordinance related to the section on subdivision fences.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Subdivision fence options