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I't EN HILLS ORDINANCE NO.2023-008 CITY OF ARDEN HILLS RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA Attachment A AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 13, ZONING CODE, SECTION 1325 OF THE ARDEN HILLS CITY CODE THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARDEN HILLS, MINNESOTA, ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 13 - Zoning Code, Section 1325 — General Regulation, subsection 1325.05, Subd. 4.1) is hereby amended by deleting stfikethr-ough language and adding the underlined language as follows: D. Fence Regulations. 1. Height of Fences in Side and Rear Yards. Fences in side or rear yards may not exceed six (6) feet in height in all residential districts. Fences may be up to six (6) feet in height if placed in the secondary front yard of corner lots in residential districts provided that the fence does not exceed three (3) feet in height within the structure setback of the primary front yard and the fence does not encroach on the clear vision area. (revised 3/18/09) 2. Height of Fences, Solid Walls and Hedges in Front Yards. Fences, solid walls and hedges in excess of three (3) feet in height in the minimum front yard building setback area are prohibited in all R-1 and R-2 Residential Districts. 3. Fences in residential districts shall be comprised of chain -link, aluminum, wood, vinyl, composite, or other material as approved by the Zoning Administrator. Alternate fencing materials may be allowed in business and industrial zoning districts subject to conformance with Section 1325.05. 4. Height of Fences in Business and Industrial Districts. Fences may be up to eight (8) feet in height in the side and rear yards p to the front building line of the principal structure. Fences abutting residential districts shall conform to those regulations applicable to the residential district. Fences, solid walls and hedges in the minimum front yard setback may be allowed through Site Plan Review or as part of a Planned Unit Development as determined appropriate by the City Council based on site suitability to allow for additional screening and/or as a buffer for noise reduction. -35. Electric Fences and Barbs or Spikes on Fences. No above grade fence shall have barbs or spikes or be of metal construction, which is charged or connected with electrical current within any district of the City. These fencing types shall only be permitted through a Conditional Use Permit. 46. Placement of Fences Along Lot Lines. Fences may be placed along lot lines provided no damage of any kind results to the abutting property.