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Consider public testimony regarding, and an ordinance amending Zoning and Development Code, Chapter 1, Article III, Section 1-50; Chapter 2, Article II, Sections 2-20, 2-22 and 2-23; Chapter 2, Article VI, Sections 2-71, 2-72, 2-73, 2-74 and 2-75; and Chapter 8, Article IV, Section 8-35; and Chapter 8, Article VIII, Section 8-65 Code of Ordinances (2018 Edition), regarding view fencing. (First Reading)*
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Since the Zoning and Development Code was published on October 1, 2018, staff has identified changes which are intended to improve specific sections or to correct errors. The code regulates lot fences and describes several fencing types. Because of the desire to specify fencing that does not obstruct views, this amendment adds the term 'view fencing' and requires it when a lot abuts a hike and bike trail, park or open space. The ordinance also replaces use of the term 'wrought iron' fencing with 'view fencing'. The definition of 'view fencing' includes 'wrought iron', so this term is no longer necessary.
The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on May 6, 2020 and voted 8-0 to recommend approval of the amendment. There were no speakers at the public hearing.