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<br />Retaining Wall Report <br />May 17, 2006 <br />Page 3 <br /> <br /> <br />b. A required screening fence shall be constructed of masonry, brick, wood or steel. Such fence <br />shall provide a solid screening effect and not exceed eight feet (8') in height or be less than six <br />feet (6') in height. The design and materials used in constructing a required screening fence <br />shall be subject to the approval of the Planning and Zoning Commission based upon a <br />recommendation by the Director of Public Works/City Engineer and Building Inspector. <br /> <br />c. Ground cover shall be established within one (1) year following issuance of the building <br />permit. Ground cover material shall be of such type as to control erosion. (1988 Code §40.04) <br /> <br />Subd. 7. Prohibited Materials: <br /> <br />a. Barbed wire, razor wire or other materials which could cause bodily harm shall be <br />prohibited and no fence or property shall be wired and designed to conduct and emit an <br />electrical charge, except as allowed for below . <br /> <br />b. Exceptions: Facilities providing essential services or municipal and governmental <br />services may erect barbed wire or other materials having a similar deterrence, upon <br />notice to properties within 350 feet and upon approval of the City Council. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Conclusion: <br /> <br />Please review the proposed amendments relating to retaining walls and fences. If the <br />language reflects the position of the Planning Commission, staff has prepared a resolution for <br />action that would recommend approval to the City Council of a Code amendment incorporating <br />the suggested language. If the language needs further refinement, the resolution can be <br />modified at the meeting or redrafted for action at a subsequent meeting. <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />_____________________________________ <br />James Ericson <br />Community Development Director <br /> <br /> <br />Attachment: <br />1. Resolution 834-06