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v. In those instances where a fence exists as an enclosure which restricts access from the front to the rear yard, a gate, identifiable collapsible section, or other such means of recognizable ingress shall be provided for emergency vehicles. Such ingress shall be unobstructed and a minimum of ten (10) feet in width. The location of such ingress points shall be positioned at any point paralleling the front lot line, between the side lot property line and the principal structure. vi. All boundary line fences in residential districts shall be constructed in such a manner not to obstruct or divert natural storm water drainage flow. b. Interior Yard Fences. i. Any fence erected within any portion of the required front yard shall not exceed four (4) feet in height and shall be at least twenty -five (25) percent open. ii. Within a rear yard, at a point five (5) feet beyond any property line, a solid fence up to six and one -half (6 1/2) feet in height may be erected as a total enclosure. Said enclosure may encompass the entire rear yard, plus extend to the front building line of the principal building, shall have adequate means of emergency access, and shall conform to other specialized requirements of the Little Canada City Code as may be amended. iii. Chain link or woven wire fences (without slat screens) used for the enclosure of tennis courts or other such recreational purposes shall not exceed ten (10) feet in height and shall be located in a rear yard only. c. Where any multiple family residential use abuts property zoned for single family residential use, the multiple family residential project shall provide screening along the boundary of the single family residential property in accordance with the standards listed in Section 903.020.G. entitled "Required Screening, Landscaping, and Site Work ". 8. Business and Industrial District Fences. Fences in all Business and Industrial Districts shall not exceed eight (8) feet in height except that: a. Boundary Line fences abutting "R" Districts shall conform to those regulations applicable to the "R" District. b. Security Fences. i. 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. ii. A survey establishing the true boundary line must be made by a Registered Land Surveyor and submitted to the City. iii. 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.EI. 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. - 6 6 -