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Fences in Front Yards and Along Saltwater Canals
City Council WorkshopMarch 31, 2015
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Fence Update• At their March 10th workshop, Council directed
staff to bring back more data on possibly allowing fences in front yards and stepping the fence down along saltwater canals.
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Fences in Front Yards
• Planning staff suggests the following criteria if fences are permitted in the front yard:
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Fences in Front Yards
o Permitted as Landscape feature
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Fences in Front Yards
o Front yard could not be enclosed with a fence – only permitted within front side setback.
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Fences in Front Yards
oMaximum height of 3 feeto Fences must be open with at least 50% opacityo No chain link fences allowedo Setback at least 5 feet from front property line.
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Front Yard Fence Limits
• Staff suggests front yard fences be limited:oPermitted as Landscape featureoPermitted only within front side setback.
oSetback at least 5 feet from front property line.oNo chain link fences allowedoMaximum height of 3 feetoFences must be open with at least 50% opacity
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Fences in Saltwater Canal Backyards
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Fences in Saltwater Canal Backyards
Allow solid fences reduced 4 feet in height within 20’ rear setback of a saltwater canal
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Fences in Saltwater Canal Backyards
Allow solid fences reduced 4 feet in height within 20’ rear setback of a saltwater canal
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Fences in Saltwater Canal Backyards
Continue to allow 6 foot open fences within 20’ rear setback of a saltwater canal
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Fences in Saltwater Canal Backyards Recommendation
• Within 20’ of a saltwater canal.– Solid fences reduced to four feet in height, or– Six foot high open fence
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Fences in Front Yards and Along Saltwater Canals
City Council WorkshopMarch 31, 2015