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�Lejw 12. Wood,plastic,vinyl or other type of slats when used in combination with chain link fencing shall not be permitted within the City. 13. Com cribbing(snow)fences shall be prohibited in the residential areas of the City for any purpose other than marking areas for tree preservation as part of an approved plan, during the months of April through October. 14. Sound barriers shal I on ly be constructed when authorized by the City. 15. Fences up to sixteen(16)feet in beight may be permitted to enclose public tennis courts or as back stops for public athletic fields provided all other requirements of this Section are met and that the backstop is setback a minimum of two hundred(200)feet from residential structures. A conditional use permit shall be required for fences taller than sixteen (16)feet for private tennis courts. 16. Fences which include a security gate at a point where access is provided to the property and principal building may be approved if necessary and appropriate as part of a site plan review. 17. No fence shall obstruct natural drainage. No fence shall be placed within an easement that obstructs or impedes the free flow of surface water from,or in any drainage easements. If a fence is constructed within the easement and it is required to be removed,the City shall not be required to pay compensation for any such fence. SWIMMING POOL PROTECTION: Barriers for swimming pools,spas and hot tubs shall be constructed consistent with the Minnesota State Building Code: All swimmingpools, hot tubs,spas and other watertanks exceeding 24 inches in depth must be completely fenced in: Swimming Pool fences must be at least 48"in height The fence must not permit the passage of a 4"sphere through openings in the fence. Fences must be constructed of durable, corrosion and decay resistive materials. Openings below the fence to grade must not exceed 4'. Where an above ground pool structure has walls that are at least 4 feet in height, the pool roll may serve to meet the fencing requirements;however, the access to the pool in ust provide equivalent protection to prevent unauthorized entry. Fencesfor swimming pools must include a self-closing, self-latching device on all gates. Latches must be instafted at least 3'- 6"above grade. Gates must not exceed 4'in width and must meet the same construction requirements as fences. Provide temporary fencing during installation if the yard is not fenced Building permits are required for fences exceeding 6 feet 6 inches in height. In all residential districts,swimming pools shall be setback ten(10)feet from all adjoining lots and, except for fences and pump enclosures, shall be located at least ten(10)feet away from any other building or structure on the same lot and shall not be located within a drainage or utility easement. Swimming pods shall not be permitted in a front yard or in the area between the street right of way and the minimum required building side yard setback line or within the required front yard if the lot is a corner lot. NON-CONFORMING FENCES: It is the intent ofthis Section to allow the continuation of such non-conforming fences until they are discontinued. However, City Ordinances do not encourage the survival of non-conforming fences and such fences that are declared to be incompatible with permitted fences within the City. Such fences shall be regulated by the following provisions: An existing fence that is otherwise prohibited shall not be enlarged,extended, reconstructed,or structurally altered unless such fence is changed to comply with the requirements of city ordinances, except when required by other laws or ordinances. Maintenance ofa non-conforming fence will be allowed when this includes necessary repair and incidental alterations which do not expand or intensify the non-conforming fence. This informational document may not comprehensively address all City ordinances regarding the subject addressed. It is provided to serve only as a helpful guide during design phase.Any sik preparation or other work requiring permits is notallowed until all required permits have been asued by the CIV of Big Lake. FENCE HANDOUT(August 10.2003) Page 2 of 4