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56 ��� JANUARY 2013 ��� WORLD FENCE NEWS Fence ordinances continued from page 54 ��� Location: A fence, including all posts, bases and other structural parts shall be located completely within the boundaries of the lot on which it is located. No fence shall be located closer than 12 inches to a public sidewalk. ��� A copy of the plat of survey of the lot upon which the fence or wall is to be constructed shall be submitted to illustrate the location of the proposed fence. ��� Construction: Fences shall be designed and constructed to resist a horizontal wind pressure of not less than 30 pounds per square foot. Dear Industry Friends, Despite the devastation that Super Storm Sandy dealt to our lives, we are tough Northeasterners and will not be beaten. We are currently in operation, taking and shipping orders as usual. Please call and let us serve you. ��� Mike Levy NMI President At National Metal, we are devoted to our valued customers no matter what! Despite some storm damage we are currently taking and filling orders! Super Storm Sandy is gone and we are still standing! Super Storm Sandy is gone and we are still standing! ��� Finished side: All fences shall be designed and constructed with the finished surface facing the neighboring property with the support posts placed to the inside, except in such cases where the posts are an integral part of the fence design which enhances the appearance and aesthetics of the fence. ��� Gate opening: Except for the corner lots and rear yard of through lots, every fence which creates a wholly enclosed area and adjoins an existing or proposed street right-ofway, shall include a gate to provide access to the right-ofway. This provision does not apply to corner lots or to the rear yard of a through lot. ��� Business and industrial: Property within any business or industrial zoning district which abuts residentially zoned property shall be landscaped and screened. FENCETECH 2013 What, Where, When FENCETECH 2013 will include Fence Industry Week and will be held Feb. 25���March 1, 2013 at the George R. Brown Convention Center at 1001 Avenida de las Americas in Houston. The trade show itself will be on Wednesday, Feb. 27 ��� Friday, March 1. Fence Industry Week incorporates a number of education and certification opportunities for fence and access control company owners, salespeople and installers. Fence Industry Week is a great opportunity to avail yourself of AFA���s most popular education seminars at reduced rates of up to 85%. For additional information on FENCETECH 2013 and Fence Industry Week, visit www.fencetech.com or call 800-8224342. You may also conveniently register online. You may also arrange hotel accommodations through the web site at two AFA-block hotels: the Hilton Americas-Houston (host) and the Hyatt Regency Houston. Or call the Hilton at 713-7398000 or the Hyatt at 713-654-1234. Reference the American Fence Association when calling. You will also find a wealth of information about Houston, the fourth largest city in the U.S., and various activities and attractions on the AFA web site. FENCETECH is the 51st annual Fence, Deck and Railing and Security Industry Training and Trade Show, sponsored by the American Fence Association.