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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) Snow-stop fencing. Snow-stop fencing may be used from November 1st to April 1 st in R-l 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-l District and then may only be used in conjunct with agricultural activities. (0) 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) Swimming pool fencing. 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 self-closing door and self-closing latch. A swimming pool shall be considered permanent if it has a connected 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. (Ord. 80, passed 5-11-2005) ~~ 156.112 THROUGH 156.120 RESERVED FOR FUTURE EXPANSION. ~ 156.121 HEIGHT. (A) Structures. No structures or building may be erected to a height exceeding 35 feet without the issuance of a conditional use permit. (B) Excess height on a building. Upon the securing of a conditional use permit any building may be erected to a height exceeding that specified for the respective district, provided the front, rear and side yards shall be increased one foot for each one foot by which the building exceeds the height limit established for that district. (C) Additional yard setback shall not be required for a structure that is any of the following: television and radio towers, church spires, belfries, monuments, tanks, water and fire towers, stage towers and scenery lofts, cooling towers, ornamental towers and 41