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To determine the zoning of your property check the zoning map under Maps— City of the City's web page or contact the Planning and Zoning Department. The zoning code defines yards in a way that may be different from your definition. If you wish the Planning and Zoning Department will prepare a drawing of your property indicating maximum fence heights. Yards are measured from the property line. The property line is not the curb or edge of the road surface. The property owner is responsible for locating this property line. Fence height is measured from existing ground level to the top of the fence panel or fabric. Exception: Along a County Road or State Highway, the combined height of both fence and fill shall not exceed six feet above the road or highway. Materials and Maintenance Fences must be installed with the finished side facing neighboring properties or the street. The term "finished side" means that side having no structural supports The fence owner must maintain it in a condition of reasonable repair and appearance and not allow it to become or remain in disrepair or in a dangerous condition. Fire Hydrant Access No fence may obstruct free access to a fire hydrant. Swimming Pool Fences The City does not require fences around swimming pools. Perm its A building permit is required for a fence if it is over six feet in height as measured from the ground to the top of the fence panel or fabric. Permits are not required for fences less than six feet in height but they still must comply with the height and location restrictions. For information on obtaining a building permit contact the Building Department at 952-249-4600. For More Information Contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 952-249-4620 or plannina(c�ci.orono.mn.us. If you wish, staff will prepare a drawing of your property indicating maximum fence height. Reference:City Code Section 78-1404(7) April,2008 This is an information sheet. Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of the information contained herein; however, if any information is not consistent with provisions of the City Code, the Code provisions will prevail.