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<br /> , <br /> I . <br /> , ~ <br /> I <br /> ~~HlLLS <br /> MEMORANDUM <br /> DATE: April 6, 2005 PC Agenda Item S.B <br /> TO: Planning Commission <br /> FROM: Peter Hellegers, City Planner ~ <br /> SUBJECT: Fence Height Discussion <br /> Recently a resident inquired about amending the City's regulations for fence height. The <br /> resident had just constructed a red cedar fence which was 6 feet 6 inches in height with <br /> ornamental post caps somewhat higher stilL Apparently, the materials are sent to the <br /> . fence company pre-cut and when the frame is assembled the fences would be taller than <br /> the 6 foot height currently permitted, The resident stated that these red cedar fences are <br /> very attractive and with the regulations the way they currently the fences would likely not <br /> get built due to the extra cost to the resident to have the contractor reduce the height of <br /> pre-cut the fence materials, The resident has provided copies of fence regulations from <br /> several metro area cities which allow maximum fence heights ranging from 6 feet 6 <br /> inches to 8 feet. <br /> The Arden Hills Zoning Ordinance allows fences in residential districts to be built in the <br /> front yard area up to a maximum of3 feet in height and fences in rear yards to be built up <br /> to a maximum of 6 feet. A Zoning Permit is required prior to fence construction. <br /> Building regulations would kick-in for fences above a height of 6 feet (due to wind load, <br /> etc,), If the Planning Commission indicates that the fence regulations should be amended <br /> staff would schedule a public hearing for the May 4th Planning Commission meeting and <br /> also bring Zoning Ordinance amendment language to that meeting, <br /> Discussion Ouestions <br /> . Should the fence regulations in the Zoning Ordinance be amended to include a <br /> maximum height of 6'6",7', 8' or another height; should the regulations provide <br /> a maximum height of 6' without a building permit and fences above 6' (up to a set <br /> maximum) through a building permit; or should the current regulations remain? <br /> . If the language should be amended, was there particular code language from one <br /> . of the example ordinances that you felt was preferable? <br />