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June 24, 2025 Centerville Planning & Zoning Commission Page 7 of 8 RE: Zoning Code Issues & Definitions a lakeshore lot, a detached garage or accessory building shall be permitted closer to the front lot line than the front building line or edge of the principal building, provided that the minimum front setback for principal buildings is met, there is screening between the structure and the right-of-way, and that all other required setbacks are met. FENCES & FRONT YARD Based on discussion at the June meeting, the intent is for fencing located between the front lot line and the house be limited to 36 inches in height, while fencing behind the front of the house can be up to six (6) feet in height. Staff recommends the following amendments below in blue and strikethrough to further clarify this for readers. § 156.111 FENCES AND SPECIAL PRIVACY SCREENING. (A) General regulations. (1) All fences shall be located a minimum of two feet from any property line of the fence owner unless the owner of the adjoining property agrees, in writing, that the fence may be erected on the property line of the respective properties. This agreement shall be submitted at the time of building permit application. (a) Fences shall be located a minimum of two feet from a property line adjoining a street right of way and may not be located in any drainage or utility easement, except where permission has been granted by the City through an encroachment agreement. (b) No fence other than a decorative fence may be constructed within a front yard setback. As used herein, the term DECORATIVE FENCE means a wrought iron fence, wood or vinyl vertical post and wood horizontal rail fence with no more than three rails or a wood or vinyl picket type fence with at least two inches of open space between each picket. All decorative fences shall have at least 40% of the surface area of the fence open. (2) No residential fence may exceed six feet in height and. No decorative fence within the front yard setback may exceed 36 inches in height. SWIMMING POOLS Swimming pools are considered accessory uses. As discussed in June, a definition for swimming pool should be added. SWIMMING POOLS. Any pool, tank, or other structure which shall cause or has the capacity to retain water with a depth greater than 30 inches, and is designed to be used for swimming, wading, or immersion purposes by individuals.