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The proposed amendments to City Zoning Code Chapter 13 are within Section 1325.05, Subd <br />4.13, Fences. <br />Proposed Ordinance Language: <br />1) Amend Section 1320.05 Design Standards, Subd. 4 Screening, D. Fence Regulations <br />a. Add Section 1325.05, Subd. 4.D.3 - Fences in residential districts shall be <br />comprised of chain -link, aluminum, wood, vinyl, composite, or other material as <br />approved by the Zoning Administrator. Alternate fencing materials may be <br />allowed in business and industrial zoning districts subject to conformance with <br />Section 1325.05. <br />b. Add Section 1325.05, Subd. 4.D.4 - Height of Fences in Business and Industrial <br />Districts. Fences may be to eight 8) feet in height in the side and rear yards <br />Lip to the front building line of the principal structure. Fences abutting residential <br />districts shall conform to those regulations applicable to the residential district. <br />Fences, solid walls and hedges in the minimum front yard setback may be allowed <br />through Site Plan Review or as part of a Planned Unit Development as determined <br />appropriate by the City Council based on site suitability to allow for additional <br />screening and/or as a buffer for noise reduction. <br />c. Add Section 1325.05, Subd. 4.D.10 - Fences which are temporary in nature shall <br />be allowed seasonally for the purpose of protecting_ gardens or lawns from natural <br />elements. Temporary fences that are 48 inches or less shall be allowed without a <br />zoning permit and temporary fences over 48 inches are prohibited. Other <br />purposes for temporary fencing may permitted on a case -by -case review <br />subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. Temporary fencing may be <br />installed for a duration not to exceed 150 days. Examples of temporary fencing <br />materials allowed are snow or safety fence (i.e. plastic), silt fence (i.e. fabrics <br />wire fence. Temporary fencing shall be subject to all other fence regulations <br />listed within the ordinance. Silt fencing or fencing utilized at a construction site <br />associated with an active grading and erosion control or building permit issued by <br />the City is allowed as an exception to this provision for duration and height. <br />Temporary fencing installed in conjunction with a City permit is subject t to <br />removal prior to the final inspection. <br />Suggested Findings of Fact <br />The Planning Commission reviewed this application at their August 9, 2023 meeting and have <br />offered the following findings of fact for your consideration: <br />General Findings: <br />1. The City of Arden Hills is proposing to amend ordinance language to create design and <br />materials standards for fences in residential zoning districts. <br />2. The proposed ordinance would create language for evaluating a temporary fence in all <br />zoning districts. <br />3. The proposed ordinance will add a maximum height design standard for fences in the <br />business and industrial zoning districts. <br />4. The proposed ordinance will include amendments to the language of the City Code to <br />Chapter 13 — Zoning Code within Section 1325.05, Subd. 4.13 for Fences. <br />Page 2 of 4 <br />
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