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ORDINANCE NO. 2023-008
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
RAMSEY COUNTY, MINNESOTA
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.D is hereby amended by deleting strikethrough 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 up 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.
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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.
57. Direction of Fence Facing. That side of the fence considered to be the face (facing
as applied to fence posts) shall face toward adjoining property.
68. Fences in Public Rights-of-way. No fence, wall or hedge may be placed in a public
right-of-way.
79. Fences in Non-Residential Situations and Exceptional and Unusual Circumstances
in Residential Districts. Deviation from these requirements for fences, walls and
landscape screening may be permitted after Planning Commission review and Council
approval of a site plan with documentation showing the unusual circumstances justifying
the proposed deviation and plans for the proposed fence, wall, or landscape
screening. This provision is intended to allow flexibility in meeting the purpose and
intent of this subdivision without the necessity of proving a hardship as is required in the
variance procedure. The objective of this provision is to improve the livability,
appearance, and security of properties and their relationships to one another.
10. Fences which are temporary in nature shall be allowed seasonally for the purpose of
protecting gardens or lawns from natural elements. Temporary fences that are 48 inches
or less shall be allowed without a zoning permit and temporary fences over 48 inches are
prohibited. Other purposes for temporary fencing may be permitted on a case-by-case
review subject to the approval of the Zoning Administrator. Temporary fencing may be
installed for a duration not to exceed 150 days with snow fencing to be removed no later
than April 1st each year. Examples of temporary fencing materials allowed are snow or
safety fence (i.e. plastic), silt fence (i.e. fabric), or wire fence. Temporary fencing shall
be subject to all other fence regulations listed within the ordinance. Silt fencing or
fencing utilized at a construction site associated with an active grading and erosion
control or building permit issued by the City is allowed as an exception to this provision
for duration and height. Temporary fencing installed in conjunction with a City permit is
subject to removal prior to the final inspection.
SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
publication according to law. A Summary of this Ordinance will be published in accordance with
state statute.
PASSED and ADOPTED this 28th day of August, 2023, by the City Council of the City
of Arden Hills, Minnesota.
CITY OF ARDEN HILLS
By _______________________________
David Grant, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________
Julie Hanson, City Clerk
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