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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Findings and Decision Related to Code Amendment <br /> <br /> <br />The Planning & Zoning Commission met on August 13, 2013, to consider proposed <br />changes to the city code that would allow special privacy screening around pools, hot <br />tubs, patios and the like. <br /> <br />Findings: <br /> <br /> <br />1)City Code Chapter 156 contains fence regulations that currently limit fences and <br />screening in residential areas to a maximum height of six feet. <br /> <br />2)In some cases, a six foot screen may not be adequate to secure privacy of a pool, hot- <br />tub or patio. <br /> <br />3)Tall fencing in residential areas can look unsightly and have a negative impact on <br />neighboring properties. <br /> <br />4)The Planning and Zoning Commission has studied the matter and believes that a <br />limited amount of screening at up to seven and one-half feet can be allowed without <br />adverse impact on adjoining properties. <br /> <br />5)The City staff has drafted proposed changes to City Code Chapter 156, 156.111 <br />which permit special privacy screening up to seven and one-half feet, subject to <br />limitations. <br /> <br />6)The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on this date to consider the <br />proposed changes to Chapter 156, and the Commission considered public comments <br />regarding the proposed changes. <br /> <br />RECOMMENDATION: <br /> <br />The Planning and Zoning Commission determines that the proposed amendments to <br />Chapter 156 implementing the authority to permit special privacy screening up to seven <br />and one-half feet, should be adopted. <br /> <br />The Commission recommends that the council approve findings and recommendations of <br />the Commission and that the attached ordinance be adopted. <br /> <br />Approved by the Planning & Zoning Commission of the City of Centerville on August <br />13, 2013. <br /> <br />