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FENCE REQUIREMENTS PERM IT- No person shall construct, or cause to be constructed, any fence in the City of Saint Paul without first obtaining a permit from the buffing official. If a Contractor is hired by a homeowner the Contractor is responsible for obtaining the proper permit and license. FEE- $15.00 for the first 200 lineal feet or fraction thereoferected and $5.00 for each additional 100 lineal feet or faction thereof SITE PLAN- A site plan mast be submitted showing the location, length,height and type of fence (wood, chain link, etc.)being installed. HEIGHT OF FENCES -No fence shall be erected exceeding six feet six inches(6'6') in height above the sidewalk of finished grade of any residential parcel. Fences and all supporting structures shall be completely within the boundaries of such parcel All fences erected between the front property line and the front setback line shall be no more than three feet six inches(3'6') in height(non-obscuring fencing such as chain link are exempt). Fences and all supporting structures including footings must be on the applicants property. If a reliable reference for establishing the lot fines is not present, the Building Inspector may order that a land survey be made. Ifthere are any questions,please call 266-9002 between 7:30 and 9:00 a.m and discuss any problems with the Building Inspector before starting construction. CORNER CLEARANCE- No obscuring fence above a height oftwo feet(2')from the established street grades shall be permitted in a front yard on the corner side. SWIMMING POOL.FENCES: - An yards containing swimming pools shall be enclosed by an obscuring fence not less than four feet(4')in height. The gates shall be of self-closing and self- latching type,with the latch on the inside of the gate,not readily available fDr children to open Gates shall be capable of being securely locked when the pool is not in use. BARRED WIFE FENCES- No barbed wire fence shall be constructed within the limits ofthe City of Saint Paul unless the following conditions are complied with: 1) No barbed wire may be installed in a residential district or on a lot occupied residentially. 2) Barbed wire, not exceeding three strands,may be permitted on the top of a fence,providing that the arms do not project over public property. The minimum height of the bottom strand of barbed wire shall not be less than six feet(6) from finished grade. 3) In all cases where a barbed wire fence is requested, an application shall be made to the Budding Inspection and Design Division. 4) A certificate of insurance indemnifying the City of Saint Paul shall be submitted with the application subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and in amount as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04. (Form obtained from our Zoning Section) EL ECTRIFENCES - No above ground electric fence shall be constricted within the city limits of the City of Saint Paul, except at Carni Zoo for the containment ofzoo animals.