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Home My WebLink Aboutfence regulations �°�o Non-Lakeshore Property y ,� Fence Regulations `�� ,�~ P/anning &Zoning Department 952-249-4620 qkFSH�� www.ci.orono.mn.us Location Fences are permitted up to a property line but may not be within an easement. The fence owner is responsible for locating property lines and identifying any easements before construction of a fence. A required yard is measured from the property line. The street property line is not the curb or edge of the road surface. The property owner is responsible for locating this property line. If the property owner is unsure a surveyor should be contacted to locate property boundaries. Fence height is measured from existing ground level to the top of the fence panel. Permits Permits are not required for fences but they still must comply with the height and location restrictions. Drainage 8� Utility Easements Fences are not permitted within easements for drainage and/or utilities without special permission from the City Engineer. Contact the City Engineer at 952.249.4661. 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 the fence 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. Fences for Swimming Pools The City does not require fences around swimming pools. Height Limitations Fence height is measured from existing ground level to the top of the fence panel. Through-Lots Through lots in any district shall have a required front yard on each street. Over January,2014 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. Height Limitations, Continued To determine the zoning district for your property check the City's web page for the "Zoning Map" under "Maps" or contact the Planning and Zoning Department. The zoning code defines yards in a way that may be different from your definition. Yards are measured from the property line. Fences within the required front vard may not exceed 42 inches in height The required front yard a • 30 feet in the R-1 B and LR-1C districts • 35 feet in the R-1A and LR-1 B districts Exception: The top rail of a three-rail, split rail • 50 feet in the LR-1A and RR-1 B districts fence may be up to 48 inches high. • 100 feet in the RR-1A district Fences within t e uired side street vard m ot exceed 42 inches in height. The required street yard setbacks are� 15 feet in the LR-1C dis ' s • 30 feet in the R-1 B � ricts Exception: T top rail of a three-rail, split rail • 35 feet in the and LR-1 B districts fence may up to 48 inches high. • 50 feet ' the LR-1A and RR-16 distr • 1 feet in the RR-1A district S1G HT TRIAN 6LE On a corner t fences may not exceed inches in height wit ' the siqht trianqle. The si t triangle is _ defined s follows: Beginning at the in rsection of the proj ed curblines (or edge of pav ent if no curb) of R�"' intersecting streets; thenc 30 feet along one urbline; thence diagonally to point 30 feet from the r -- point of beginning on the o er curbline; thence to the I I � point of beginning. � �'�� PIIOVERTYl1AE � � Fences within a required interior side vard may not exceed six feet in height. The required interior side yard setbacks are: • 10 feet in the R-1 A, R-1 B, LR-1 B and LR-1 C districts • 30 feet in the LR-1A and RR-16 districts • 50 feet in the RR-1A district Fences within the required rear vard may not exceed six feet in height. The required rear yard setbacks are: • 30 feet in the R-1 B, LR-1 B and LR-1 C districts • 35 feet in the R-1A district • 50 feet in the LR-1A and RR-1 B districts • 100 feet in the RR-1A district For More Information Contact the Planning and Zoning Department at 952-249-4620 or planningCo�ci.orono.mn.us. Reference: City Code Section 78-1405(7) January,2014 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. �°�o Non-Lakeshore Property y �. Fence Regulations `�� ,G~ P/anning &Zoning Department 952-249-4620 �'�ESH�� www.ci.orono.mn.us Location Fences are permitted up to a property line but may not be within an easement. The fence owner is responsible for locating property lines and identifying any easements before construction of a fence. A required yard is measured from the property line. The street property line is not the curb or edge of the road surface. The property owner is responsible for locating this property line. If the property owner is unsure a surveyor should be contacted to locate property boundaries. Fence height is measured from existing ground level to the top of the fence panel. Permits Permits are not required for fences but they still must comply with the height and location restrictions. Drainage 8� Utility Easements Fences are not permitted within easements for drainage and/or utilities without special permission from the City Engineer. Contact the City Engineer at 952.249.4661. Materials and Maintenance Fences must be installed with the finished side facing neighboring prope�ties or the street. The term "finished side" means that side having no structural supports The fence owner must maintain the fence 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. Fences for Swimming Pools The City does not require fences around swimming pools. Height Limitations Fence height is measured from existing ground level to the top of the fence panel. Through-Lots Through lots in any district shall have a required front yard on each street. Over January,2014 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.