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3/15/2017 Orono,MN Code of Ordinances <br /> Retaining walls exceeding two feet in height above existing ground level or for which the <br /> amount of imported fill associated with the structure exceeds 20 cubic yards or which are <br /> located less than five feet from a property line, shall require a land alteration permit and upon <br /> recommendation of the building inspector may require city council review or a conditional use <br /> permit per the provisions of section 78-967. <br /> d. Retaining walls exceeding the allowed height of a fence in a given required yard shall be <br /> located so as to meet the required accessory structure setbacks established for that yard. <br /> (6) In side yards only, no accessory structure shall be closer than ten feet from any side lot line. <br /> (7) Air conditioning or heating equipment may be located within a required yard but shall be located <br /> within five feet of the building it serves; shall not be located within an existing or required drainage <br /> and/or utility easement; and shall be located at least five feet from any lot line. <br /> (8) Fences erected in all zoning districts are considered as a nonencroachment when they conform to <br /> the standards listed below. For the purposes of this section, the following definitions shall apply: <br /> Permanent fence. A fence that is installed in a fixed or enduring manner that is not intended <br /> for a seasonal or temporary purpose. <br /> Temporary fence.A fence that is not permanently secured or anchored to the ground by posts <br /> or affixed footings, and is installed and removed on a limited term or seasonal basis such as: snow <br /> fences, garden fences, seasonal recreational fences such as hockey boards; fences installed for <br /> safety or access management purposes for special events; and fences installed for the duration of a <br /> construction project such as silt fences, erosion control bioretention logs, and septic drainfield site <br /> protection fences. <br /> Fence height.The measurement from the top of any part of the fence, including posts or other <br /> structural supports, lattice, ornate top design elements, and so forth measured to the existing <br /> ground level below the fence, as measured perpendicular to the slope (see Drawing). Exception: <br /> Post finials extending above the top of the fence shall not be deemed as part of the fence for height <br /> determination purposes as long as they do not exceed ten inches in width per finial and do not <br /> extend above the top of the fence by more than ten percent of the allowed maximum fence height <br /> at that location. <br /> https://www.municode.com/library/mn/orono/codes/code_of ordinances?nodeld=TITVILAUS_CH78ZORE ARTXSURERE_DIV2YAOPSP 2/6 <br />