Ord #140-3rd Ser/An Ordinance Amending 78-1405(a)(8) Defined Fence Height Fence Location Fence Materials Temporary Fences

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ORDINANCE NO. 140, THIRD SERIES CITY OF ORONO HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORONO ZONING CODE SECTION 78-1405(a)(8) REGARDING DEFINED FENCE HEIGHT, FENCE LOCATION, FENCE MATERIALS & TEMPORARY FENCES THE CITY COUNCIL OF ORONO ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 78-1405 of the City of Orono Zoning Code entitled "Nonencroachments" is hereby amended by adding and deleting the following language to Subsection 78-1405(a)(8) as follows: "(8) Fences erected in all zoning districts are considered as a nonencroachment when they conform to the fellewing standards listed below. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: Permanent Fence - A fence that is installed in a fixed or enduring manner that is not intended for a seasonal or tmpoLW pMose. Tgmpopa Fence - A fence that is not permanently secured or anchored to the ound by P.Qsts or affixed footings, and is installed and removed on a limited term or seasonal basis such as: snow fences, garden fences, seasonal recreational fences such as hockey boards; fences installed for safety or access management purposes for special events; and fences installed for the duration of a construction project such as silt fences, erosion control bioretention logs and septic drainfield site protection fences. Fence Height - The measurement from the top of any part of the fence, including posts or other structural supports, lattice, ornate top design_ elements, and so forth measured to the cxistin ade below the fence as measured endicular to the sloe see Drawing). Exc tion: Post finials extending above the tgp of the fence shall not be deemed as part of the fence for height determination purposes as longay do not exceed 10 (ten) inches in width per finial and do not extend above the top of the fence by more than 10% (ten percent) of the allowed maximum fence height at that location. a. Nonlakeshore lots. 1. Fences and walls within a required front yard or side street yard shall not exceed a height of 42 inches above original grade. 2. Fences and walls within a required rear or side yard shall not exceed a height of six feet above original grade. b. Lakeshore lots. 1. Fences within the required street (rear) yard or side street yard of a lakeshore lot shall not exceed 42 inches above original grade. Exception: A fence not exceeding six feet in height maybe located along the street lot line of a lake frontage lot which