Ordinance No. 131 Consolidated Land Use Ordinance

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triangle on the corner of the lot defined as within twenty (20'0") feet of the lot corner formed by any two streets or within fifteen (15'0") feet of any street right-of-way. 9. Temporary snow fences can be erected for temporary site protection or for diverting snow. Snow fences shall not be used as permanent fencing. Snow fences shall not be located in the sight visibility triangle on the corner of the lot defined as within twenty (20'0") feet of the lot corner formed by any two streets or within fifteen (15'0") feet of any street right-of-way. 3. Fence standards allowed by Conditional Use Permits. The following fences may be approved by Conditional Use Permit only, in accordance with the standards as set forth by the City Council: 1. Fences allowed by Conditional Use Permit are as follows: 1. All chain link fences with a height greater than described in Section 16.13.1.7. 2. Fences, such as sales lot security fences, which include a security gate at a point where access is provided to the property and/or principal building 3. Fences greater than six (6) feet in height around a garden, crops, and shrubs utilized for the protection of such from deer and other wildlife. 4. Barbed wire and electrically charged fences. (All such fences must be marked with caution signs on all exposures). 4. Non -Conforming Fences. It is the intent of this section to allow the continuation of such non -conforming fences as may already exist until they are discontinued as provided herein. However, it is not the intent of this Section to encourage the survival of non -conforming fences and such fences are declared to be incompatible with permitted conforming fences and such fences are declared to be incompatible with permitted fences within the City. Such fences shall be regulated by the following provisions: 2. An existing fence not permitted by this Ordinance, except when required to do so bylaw or ordinance, shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or structurally altered unless such fence is changed to one permitted. Maintenance of a non -conforming fence will be allowed, however, when this includes necessary repairs and incidental alterations which do not expand or intensify the non -conforming use. 14. Outdoor Swimming Pools and Spas. 1. Private swimming pools shall be constructed so as to avoid hazard or damage to the occupant of the subject property or the occupants of adjacent property and shall conform as follows: 1. Permit Required. No outdoor swimming pool shall be constructed or established and no such pool construction shall be commenced in the City of Gem Lake without first obtaining building and plumbing and, as necessary mechanical permits approved by the City Building Official. 2. Applications. Applications for a swimming pool related permits may be secured from and shall be submitted to the City Clerk along with a fee determined by the fee schedule for construction permits in effect at the time of application and based upon the estimated value of the construction. Applications for swimming pool permits shall include, without limitation the following information: 1. Complete plans and specifications for the construction of the pool. 2. A site plan showing the location of all structures on the lot including the house, garage, fences, trees, overhead or underground wiring, utility easements, sewage systems and other significant improvements or natural features; 3. The proposed locations of pumps, filters, electrical power source (if applicable), flushing and drainage outlets and other operational features; 1. A plan showing where pool water will be discharged and the path such discharged water will follow. In no case shall any water discharged from a swimming pool or spa be allowed to flow directly into any lakes, ponds or wetlands. Updated January 2025 — Gem Lake Consolidated Land Use Ordinance No. 131 76