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c) All posts or similar supporting instruments used in the construction of fences shall be faced inward toward the property being fenced. That side of the fence considered to be the face shall be oriented toward abutting property. d) Fences which are ninety (90) percent open (barb wire, chain link, woven wire, and other similar type fences) which are for the sole purpose of containing NON - DOMESTIC animals within a rural zoning district are not subject to the provisions of this Ordinance and do not require a permit. Chain link fences shall have round steel parts and braces. e) Solid walls and retaining walls (such as masonry construction) in excess of forty -two (42) inches in height shall be prohibited when utilized, tiered retaining walls shall be separated by a horizontal landing not less than three (3) fee in width. Access All fences shall be provided with a gate, which affords reasonable and convenient access for public safety. Residential District Fences All residential district fences shall be placed within the property being fenced. a) Fences may be located in any yard up to a height of four (4) feet. b) Except as prohibited by Subd. T.6.c in the City of Lino Lakes Zoning Ordinance, a fence up to six (6) feet high may be erected from a line extended from the front facade of the principal building to the side lot lines, and then along the side lot lines and the rear lot lines. c) Should the rear lot line of a lot be common with the side lot line of an abutting lot, that portion of the rear or side lot equal to the required front yard setback of the abutting lot shall not be fenced to a height of more than four (4) feet. For the purpose of this section, the front and side yards of the abutting lot shall be as defined in this Ordinance rather than as related to the orientation of the house. d) Residential Fences Height Exceptions: a. Fences for sport courts may be up to twelve (12) feet in height with a ten (10) foot setback. b. Residential boundary line fences may be erected to a height of eight (8) feet along a property line abutting a commercial, industrial, or semi- public use or zoning district. e) Wire fence other than chain link shall not be permitted as boundary line fences within five (5) feet of the property line in residential districts. f) Electrical and barbwire fences are prohibited in residential zoning districts. Commercial and Industrial District Fences a) A fence not exceeding four (4) feet in height may be erected in any yard. b) A fence not exceeding eight (8) feet in height may be erected parallel to the front lot line from a front corner of a principal building to a side lot line that is not adjacent to a street. c) A fence not exceeding ten (10) feet in height may be erected on a rear lot line or on a side lot line that is not adjacent to a street from a point where the front facade of a principal building would intersect with a side lot line extending to the rear property line. d) Should the rear lot line be common with the side lot line of an abutting lot, that portion of the rear lot line equal to the required front yard setback of the abutting lot shall not be fenced to a height of more than four (4) feet. 600 Town Center Parkway, Lino Lakes, Minnesota 55014 -1182 Building Department: 651- 982 -2420 • Fax: 651- 982 -2499 building @ci.lino- lakes.mn.us