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July 19, 2022 <br />Page 4 <br />2.Representative Codes Referenced. <br />Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 150 Zoning Code, Section §150.70 (Fence Regulations). <br />3.Criteria for Consideration of a Zoning Amendment. Title XV Land Usage, Chapter 152 <br />Zoning Code, Section §152.242 lists the process the City Council must consider for an <br />amendment. <br />SUMMARY AND STAFF/PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDATIONS <br />Application 1. Staff recommends approval of an amendment to the fence regulations as <br />identified in this report, with the following findings: <br />A.The current fence regulations related to height are inconsistent with the regulations of <br />the Building Code. <br />B.The current fence permitting practices are not consistent with the procedures required <br />by the code <br />C.The current height regulations for residential fences do not comport with common <br />construction practices, nor account for inconsistencies in grade or terrain. <br />D.The amendment would be consistent with current practice, with the language of the <br />Building Code, and the practices of many other nearby communities. <br />ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS <br />Decision 1. Consideration of an Amendment to Section 150.070.C. related to fence <br />construction and height on residential property. <br />1.Motion to approve the request for an amendment to the fence regulations and direct <br />staff to prepare an ordinance for City Council consideration. <br />2.Motion to recommend denial of the amendment as requested. In the event of a <br />recommendation for denial, the Planning Commission must state its findings related to <br />denial. <br />3.Request Additional Information and Table Action, subject to the submission of <br />additional information from staff and/or applicant. <br />ATTACHMENTS <br />Exhibit A:Application and Supporting Material