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MINI7TES CITY COUNCIL OCTOBER 26, 1994 McCumber fence is, is determined to be a boundary line fence. The ordinance definition states that barbed wire is prohibited as boundary line fencing adjacent to residential property. McCUmber reported that the fencing has kept kids out of the storage area and has slowed thefts. McCumber again stated that both he and his attorney have reviewed the City's ordinance and they do not believe that barbed wire is prohibited as fencing material on his Industrial property. McCumber reminded the Council that prior to installing the barbed wire he contacted City Hall and was told that it was allowed and that no building permit was necessary. Pedersen asked if the fence were located six feet from the property line, if barbed wire could be used. The Planner replied that the fence would then not be considered a boundary line fence. McCumber pointed out that the fence does not delineate the entire boundary of the property, but only about 100 feet. The fence encloses an outdoor storage area. Pedersen suggested that vines be used to screen the fence. McCumber reported that he informed Mr. Jackson that he could plant vines along the fence. Hanson pointed out that the problem is that the McCUmber property is spot zoned, that is Industrial property surrounded by Residential property. Scalze pointed out that there is no provision to allow issuance of a CUP for the barbed wire fence in this case. McCUmber pointed out that the fence has been in existence since 1977, although the barbed wire was installed earlier this year to slow down thefts and keep kids from climbing into the storage area. McCumber reported that the fence is a security fence, not a boundary line fence. The City Planner indicated that fences located within five feet of the property line are considered boundary 24