Number
020064
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
An ordinance relating to structural regulations for fences and
fencing material.
Sections
239-2-7-d am
Analysis
Currently, the use as fences or fencing material of doors or plywood sheets, snow fence, chicken wire or plastic material less than ½ inch in thickness is prohibited. This ordinance includes pallets to the list of items prohibited for such use.
BODY:
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do
ordain as follows:
Part 1. Section 239-2-7-d of the code is amended to read:
239-2. Fences.
7. STRUCTURAL REGULATIONS.
d. >>All fences shall be constructed of approved fencing material and constructed in workman-like manner.<< The use of doors or plywood sheets, snow fence, >>pallets,<<chicken wire or plastic material less than 1/2 inch in thickness is prohibited. Notwithstanding the prohibition on use of snow fence, such fence may be used from November 15 to April 15 provided it is installed such that drifted snow does not impact on adjoining properties or street right of way.
LRB:
APPROVED AS TO FORM
____________________________
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: ______________________
ATTORNEY
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
____________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Department of Neighborhood Services
Drafter
LRB02179-1
TWM/dm
4/17/2002