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RESOLUTION NO. 1037-15
CITY OF MOUNDS VIEW
COUNTY OF RAMSEY
STATE OF MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO
TITLE 1103 OF THE MOUNDS VIEW CITY CODE PERTAINING TO FENCING;
SPECIAL PLANNING CASE 198-15
WHEREAS, City staff has recommended that amendments be made to the City
Code relating to fences; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission agrees with the City Staff
recommendation that the allowed height of fences on corner lots be increased; and,
WHEREAS, City staff has amended Title 1100 of the Mounds View City Code by
deleting the c�r��R language and adding the underlined text as follows:
1103.08: FENCING, SCREENING AND LANDSCAPING:
Subd. 1. Height: No fence shall exceed eight feet (8') in height, and in the case of grade
separation, such as the division of properties by a retaining wall, the height shall be
determined on the basis of ineasurement from the average point between the
highest and lowest grade.
Subd. 2. Intersections: No structures or plantinqs 30-inches or more in heiqht, or
fences, �t��� ^r �',n+; ��reo� �r �hr��h� shall be permitted within thirty
feet (30') of any corner formed by the intersection of street property lines or the right
of way of a railway intersecting a street, except properly constructed chain link
fences. Such chain link fences shall not exceed forty eight inches (48") in height
from the grade level at the lot line and shall have openings in the wire mesh of not
less than one and five-eighths inches (1-5/8") nor more than two and one-fourth
inches (2-1/4"). Such fences may follow the lot line to the lot corner. The thirty feet
(30') restriction noted above shall consist of the triangle formed by connecting the
two (2) points on intersecting lot lines that are each thirty feet (30') from the lot
corner.
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Subd. 3. Location:
a. Except as provided in subdivision 2 above, fences not to exceed forty eight
inches (48") in height may be located on any part of a lot. Fences not to exceed
ninety six inches (96") in height may be erected on any part of a lot behind the front
line of the principal building. The City Council may require or approve fencing up to
ninety six inches (96") in height in a front yard to satisfy a buffer or screening
condition of a development review or conditional use permit. (Ord. 658, 8-14-00)
b. A fence or retaining wall shall be installed on the applicant's property. The fence
or retaining wall shall not be installed directly over the property line but shall not
otherwise be subject to a setback requirement, except as provided in
Subdivision 3c below. (Ord. 773, 8-14-06).
c. Fences on corner lots whose side vard abuts a roadway may be 6 feet in
heiqht beqinninq at the front buildinq line of the principle structure.
d. Fences abuttinq a roadwav must have a minimum 1-foot setback from the
property line.
Subd. 4. Landscaping Required: In all zoning districts, the lot area remaining after
providing for off-street parking, off-street loading, sidewalks, driveway, building site
and/or other requirements shall be planted and maintained in grass, sodding,
shrubs or other acceptable vegetation or treatment generally used in landscaping.
The requirements of Chapter 1127.05 must be met for all new developments in the
R-3, R-4, B-1, B-2, B-3, B-4, I-1 and PUD districts. (Amended, Ord. 785,12-10-07)
Subd. 5. SurFace of Fences: Any fence shall be so constructed that the surface facing
adjoining properties or public rights of way shall be of finished construction.
Subd. 6. No fence or wall shall obstruct natural drainaqe.
Subd. 7. Fences on public and semi-public properties mav be erected in any yard to
a heiqht of eiqht (8) feet.
WHEREAS, amending the City Code to increase fence height on corner lots,
clarify that fences and walls shall not obstruct drainage and allow fences up to 8-feet tall
on public properties would better serve the public; and,
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WHEREAS, the Mounds View Planning Commission concurs that an amendment
to the City Code is warranted and justified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning
Commission recommends approval of amendments to Title 1100 of the Mounds View
City Code as defined herein.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Mounds View Planning Commission directs
staff to forward this resolution to the City Council prior to approval of the minutes.
Adopted this 7t" day of October, 2015.
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James Ericson, City Administrator