HomeMy WebLinkAbout#4 Fencing reportMemo
To: Planning Commission
From: Justin Fortney, Associate Planner
Date: May 10, 2010
SubjectCorridor Fencing Amendment - Draft
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REQUEST
The Planning Commission is asked to review a draft amendment to the subdivision ordinance
regulating fencing along main corridors. Staff now believes the proposal would be more
appropriately placed in the subdivision ordinance as the Public Works Design Manual is only
applicable to the public rights-of-way.
The attached draft proposal is similar to one the Planning Commission approved recently for the
Public Works Design Manual. The Subdivision ordinance is only applicable to new subdivisions
so existing ones affected by road projects will be regulated by department policy.
HISTORY
A recent fence variance highlighted how fences along corridors could be viewed by visitors to
the city. It was said that a great variety of fence types, heights, or locations could give a negative
aesthetic impression of the City. The Planning Commission recommended that fences along the
main entrances to the city be more consistent.
PROPOSED AMENDMENT - DRAFT
Subdivision ordinance
154.06 Required Improvements
SECTION ONE - PRELIMINARY PLATS
Screening.
H. Lots will be reviewed to determine if landscaping or fencing will be required
along the rear and side yards abutting an arterial street. If either is required, they must be
of uniform style and appearance throughout the subdivision.
(Re-lettering of remaining section)
The following will become a policy during road reconstruction projects:
When landscaping or fencing is removed during a street reconstruction project, new screening of
landscaping or fencing may be required along the rear and side yards abutting an arterial street.
If either is required, they must be of uniform style and appearance throughout the subdivision.