Number
110738
Version
SUBSTITUTE 2
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. WITKOWSKI
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to fence regulations.
Sections
239-2-2 am
239-2-3-h cr
239-2-7 cr
Analysis
This ordinance creates the following fence regulations:
1. All posts and vertical structural supports of a fence shall meet applicable fence height, setback and vision triangle regulations.
2. Each fence shall be uniform in color, except that a fence painted, stained or otherwise finished in 2 colors shall be permitted. A fence may be painted, stained or otherwise finished in 3 or more colors only with the permission of the commissioner.
3. Whenever a new fence is constructed parallel to and within 6 feet of an existing fence on the same lot, the existing fence shall be removed within 10 days of completion of the new fence.
Body
Part 1. Section 239-2-2 of the code is amended to read:
239-2. Fences.
2. HEIGHT, SETBACK AND VISION TRIANGLE. Fences >>, including all posts and vertical structural supports,<< shall meet the applicable fence height, setback and vision triangle regulations of ch. 295.
Part 2. Section 239-2-3-h of the code is created to read:
3. STRUCTURAL REGULATIONS.
h. Each fence shall be uniform in color, except that a fence painted, stained or otherwise finished in 2 colors shall be permitted. A fence may be painted, stained or otherwise finished in 3 or more colors only with the permission of the commissioner.
Part 3. Section 239-2-7 of the code is created to read:
7. REMOVAL OF EXISTING FENCE. Whenever a new fence is constructed parallel to and within 6 feet of an existing fence on the same lot, the existing fence shall be removed within 10 days of completion of the new fence.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
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Legislative Reference Bureau
Date:______________________
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
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Office of the City Attorney
Date:______________________
Requestor
Department of City Development
Drafter
LRB134103-3
Jeff Osterman
10/26/2011