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(3) All fences shall be constructed and maintained in a substantial,workmanlike manner and of material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is proposed to be used. Every fence shall be constructed so that the side containing the framing supports and cross-pieces face the interior of the fence owner's lot. Any fence which does not comply with the provisions of this section or which endangers the public safety,health or welfare shall be considered a public nuisance. (B)Srsov-soysJuncing, Snow-stop fencing may be used from November 1st to April 1st in R-1 Districts. No permit shall be required for snow stop fencing. (C)Electric and barbed wire fence. Electric fences,hog wire fencing, barbed-wire fencing and similar fencing will not be allowed,except in the R-I District and then may only be used in conjunct with agricultural activities. (D)Visual obstructions.No fence may be erected which creates visual obstructions at any intersection,alley, driveway or street for safe vehicular,bicycle or pedestrian movement. (E)'Swimmingpooffs ncin g. No permanent private swimming pool with a water depth exceeding 24 inches may be allowed,unless enclosed by a permanent wall or fence not less than four feet in height with sell- ,-closing door and self-closing latch.A swimming pool shall be considered permanent if it has a "Ponneste d water supply, a drain connection or electrical connection where any of these require an electrical,mechanical,plumbing or building permit under the Minnesota Building Code. (F) Fencing in commercial/industrial zoning districts shall not exceed eight feet in height.Fences, except decorative fences not exceeding three feet in height, shall not be placed in a front yard of an industrial or commercial lot. (G)gip ecial Privacy Screening. A single family property may install in a rear yard, special privacy screening around a pool,hot tub and/or patio,with a height of up to 7.5 feet. The total area enclosed by the special privacy screening may not exceed an area equal to one half of the area of the first floor of the dwelling. The total lineal footage of the special screening shall not exceed an amount equal to the distance across the lot at the front setback of the dwelling. Special Privacy Screening may not be located closer to any lot line than ten feet nor closer to any street property line than 35 feet, Installation is not allowed without first securing a permit from the city° Ord. #80, adopted 0511112005, Ord, 2d#XX, adopted 0812812013 §§ 156.112 THROUGH 156.120 RESERVED FOR FUTURE USE. § 156.121 HEIGHT. 356 1 i x ,, e