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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance amending the Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 2, Article VI, Section 2-71 (d)(4) and Section 2-72 (d)(4), Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), regarding fencing design standards. (First Reading)*
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The revisions to the City’s Code of Ordinances, creating the Zoning and Development Code, were published on October 1, 2018. Since that time, staff has identified changes which are intended to improve specific sections or to correct errors.
A limited number of fence types are permitted in the MU-1 and MU-2 zoning districts. The MU-1 district provides for lot fencing of masonry or wrought iron and decorative fencing around patios and decks made of other materials. The MU-2 district provides for masonry or wrought iron, with other materials to be approved by the City. Existing single family uses can replace existing wood fencing with similar materials.
The revisions for the MU-2 district modify the provision that allows wood fencing for single family uses to include the installation of new fences. A separate revision provides for opaque fencing in the street yard to screen service areas containing supplies, equipment and restrooms.
The MU-1 district is revised to add the provision for single family wood fencing, since single family uses are allowed on specific lots with the adoption of a separate code revision. In addition, opaque fencing in the street yard to screen service areas containing supplies, equipment and restrooms is added.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and voted 8-0 to recommend approval of this revision at their meeting on April 3, 2019. There were no speakers at the public hearing.