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City of Centerville Planning and Zoning Commission July 1, 2008 City Administrator Larson stated that the fence should go to the rear corner closest to the side property line. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers suggested that they could say minimum 10 feet from front corner closest to the fence line and anywhere behind that. Commissioner Fehrenbacher stated that they should add that at no time should a privacy fence block the view of a neighbor. The Commission unanimously agreed that 10 feet back from the front corner of the house and to the closest point on the side property line would be best. City Administrator Larson stated that he would circulate this proposal and submit it to the Council. Old Boat City Administrator Larson displayed a picture of a property that had an old boat in the driveway. He stated that neighbors have complained and inquired whether that could be prevented in an Ordinance, when Zoning specifically says you can store a boat on a driveway which generally is in the front yard. Discussion ensued. The Commission unanimously agreed that nothing could be done, since the Zoning Ordinance specifically says you can store a boat on a driveway which generally is in the front yard. 2. Code Amendments -Chapter 152 (Signs City Administrator Larson stated that the Commission should discuss the signage issues that could be regulated. Councilmember Broussard-Vickers questioned whether the City could limit the amount of political signs placed in a resident's front yard. City Administrator Larson stated that Lino Lakes has an Ordinance that states you cannot have more than two of the same sign in your yard. He stated that there is a specific law on political signs and non-commercial signage is limited to 6 square feet. Discussion ensued. City Administrator Larson stated that the Commission defines what district signs are allowed. Billboards Page 3 of 6