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b. Security Fences. (1) Fences which are erected primarily to secure a particular area have "arms" inward toward the enclosure not to exceed thirty six (36) inches in length, located a minimum of six (6) and a maximum of eight (8) feet above ground level, on which arms barbed wire may be strung. (2) A survey establishing the true boundary line must be made by a Registered Land Surveyor and submitted to the Ciry. (3) Fence arm extensions may not extend across an abutting property line or over any public right-of--way. c. Fences erected within the required front yard area shall not exceed six (6) feet in height and shall be of a chain link or woven wire construction which affords maximum visibility. Fences on corner lots shall provide a visibility triangle meeting the 30 feet dimensional requirements of Section 903.020.H. d. Where any business or industrial use abuts property zoned for residential use, the business or industry shall provide screening along the boundary of the residentially zoned property in accordance with the standards listed in Section 903.020.G. entitled "Required Screening, Landscaping, and Site Work". 9. Special Purpose Fences. a. Fences for special purposes and fences differing in construction, height or length may be permitted in any district in the City by issuance of a conditional use permit, except as provided for in Subd. 9.b. below. b. Fences which are temporary in nature, are installed for the purpose of protecting gardens or lawns from natural elements, and which are less than forty-eight (48) inches in height may be allowed without permit, provided that such fences are not located within the required front or side yards of a lot, and that such fences are not determined to be a nuisance as regulated by the Little Canada Municipal Code. G. Required Screening and Landscaping. 1. Where landscaping and/or screening is to be installed under the provisions of this ordinance, the party responsible for the proposed actions must submit a detailed landscape plan to the Zoning Administrator. Said plan shall identify design, size, quantity, and type of all landscape elements and materials, including, but not limited to, plant materials, paving materials, areas of fill or excavation, as well as site amenities such as sculpture, fountains, etc. The plan shall be of sufficient detail so as to allow a precise estimate to be made by a qualified landscape contractor. Little Canada Zoning Ordinance General Provisions 903-11