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(a)Where a corner lot abuts an adjacent propertyÓs front yard, the fence shall be set back a <br />minimum of 10 feet from the adjoining property line, unless the fence is a decorative <br />fence not exceeding three feet in height. <br />(b)Residential corner lots shall only have one front yard for the purpose of fences and that <br />shall be the side that has the front entrance to the home. <br />(c)In no event shall any fence be closer than fifteen feet to a curb or street pavement. <br />(d)(d)Any fence that is not a decorative fence shall be set back behind a line between a point Any fence that is not a decorative fence shall be set back behind a line between a point <br /> Any fence that is not a decorative fence shall be set back behind a line between a point <br />ten feet behind the outermost front corner of the principal structure and the nearest point ten feet behind the outermost front corner of the principal structure and the nearest point <br /> ten feet behind the outermost front corner of the principal structure and the nearest point <br />on the adjoining side property line. on the adjoining side property line. <br />(3)All fences shall be constructed and maintained in a substantial, workmanlike manner and of <br />material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is proposed to be used. Every <br />fence shall be constructed so that the side containing the framing supports and cross-pieces face <br />the interior of the fence ownerÓs lot. Any fence which does not comply with the provisions of <br />this section or which endangers the public safety, health or welfare shall be considered a public <br />nuisance. <br />(B)Snow-stop fencing. Snow-stop fencing may be used from November 1st to April 1st in R-1 Districts. <br />No permit shall be required for snow stop fencing. <br />(C)Electric and barbed wire fence. Electric fences, hog wire fencing, barbed-wire fencing and similar <br />fencing will not be allowed, except in the R-1 District and then may only be used in conjunct with <br />agricultural activities. <br />(D)Visual obstructions. No fence may be erected which creates visual obstructions at any intersection, alley, <br />driveway or street for safe vehicular, bicycle or pedestrian movement. <br />(E)Swimming pool fencing. No permanent private swimming pool with a water depth exceeding 24 inches <br />may be allowed, unless enclosed by a permanent wall or fence not less than four feet in height with self- <br />closing door and self-closing latch. A swimming pool shall be considered permanent if it has a <br />connected water supply, a drain connection or electrical connection where any of these require an <br />electrical, mechanical, plumbing or building permit under the Minnesota Building Code. <br />(F)Fencing in commercial/industrial zoning districts shall not exceed eight feet in height. Fences, except <br />decorative fences not exceeding three feet in height, shall not be placed in a front yard of an industrial or <br />commercial lot. <br />(G)Special Privacy Screening. A single family property may install in a rear yard, special privacy screening <br />around a pool, hot tub and/or patio, with a height of up to 7.5 feet. The total area enclosed by the special <br />privacy screening may not exceed an area equal to one half of the area of the first floor of the dwelling. <br />The total lineal footage of the special screening shall not exceed an amount equal to the distance across <br />the lot at the front setback of the dwelling. Special Privacy Screening may not be located closer to any <br />368 ΋ tğŭĻ <br /> <br />