HomeMy WebLinkAbout2018-04-10 CC Resolution 2018-401-05 CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
WASHINGTON COUNTY, MINNESOTA
ORDINANCE NO. 2018- 401 _ 05
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 401, ZONING ORDINANCE TO
CLARIFY AND AMEND LANGUAGE AS TO FENCE HEIGHT STANDARDS
IN SECTION 401.02.13 DEFINITIONS AND 401.15.E, FENCING, SCREENING
AND LANDSCAPING
THE CITY COUNCIL OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 401.02.B Definitions, is amended to read as follows:
401.02.B. Definitions.
3. Fence, Height: The height of a fence is measured from the highest
projection of a fence structure or support post to the adjacent finished grade.
Highest projection of a fence structure or support post
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Adjacent finished grade
SECTION 2. Section 401.15.E. Fencing Screening and Landscaping is amended
to read as follows:
4. Specific Fence Standards. The height of fence is measured from the
highest projection of a fence structure or support post to the adjacent
finished grade and shall be restricted according to the location as follows:
a. Fences or walls located on or adjacent to any property line
bordering a public road or street shall not exceed seven (7) feet in height.
However, in no case shall any shrub, hedge or fence bordering upon any
street or sidewalk be constructed or allowed to grow to a height which
could obstruct safe driving visibility at intersections.
SECTION 3. The Planning Commission of the City of Oak Park Heights held a
public hearing at their February 8,2018 meeting,took comments from the public,
and recommended that the City Council approve amendments to the fence
provisions.
SECTION 4. This Ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its passage
and publication.
PASSED this 10"'day of April 2018 by the City Council of the City of Oak
Park Heights.
CITY OF OAK PARK HEIGHTS
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