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WORLD FENCE NEWS • MARCH 2019 • 75 Keeping rattlesnakes out of yards is specialty of Arizona company This is a continuation from the February 2019 issue. Rattlesnake Solutions LLC was founded in the summer of 2010 by Bryan Hughes, an amatuer field her- petologist, as a way to further conser- vation and education in the communi- ty. The company hosts a fascinating web site (www.rattlesnakesolutions. com) with a wealth of tips on snake proofing a property and how Rattle- snake Solutions LLC can help. Here are some tidbits from that site. For specific consultation, the company may be contacted at 480- 565-7824 or by e-mail at fence@rat- tlesnakesolutions.com. Who needs snake fencing? Any Arizona home that borders native desert, has a wash nearby, or has had snakes in the yard in the past could benefit from snake fencing. Many of our rattlesnake fence customers met us by having a rattle- snake removed from the yard or ga- rage, and many more are new to Ari- zona, buying a home in the desert and aren't sure what to expect. Especially in areas of heavy growth, like the north areas of Scott- sdale or areas surrounding Tucson, construction and new homes cause quite a few unwanted snake encoun- ters between home owners and native wildlife. What is snake fencing? Snake fencing is the simplest and most direct way to keep snakes out, by creating a barrier that rattlesnakes aren't able to cross. There is no actu- al "snake fence," but a combination of modifications to existing fencing and gates and creation of new, low-profile Be Sure To Visit Us At FENCETECH 2019 Booth No. 2265 easement and shall be at least four feet from any property line, and at least 15 feet from any street property line. Where the release mechanism of the self-latching device is located less than 54 inches (1372 mm) from the bottom of the gate, the release mechanism shall be located on the pool side of the gate at least three inches (76mm) below the top of the gate, and the gate and barrier shall have no opening greater than 0.5 inch (12.7mm) within 18 inches (457mm) of the release mechanism. (g) Privacy screens may be erect- ed around cement patios, wood decks and other areas determined by the property owner. Fence ordinances from across the country continued from page 56 No such screen shall be locat- ed closer than four feet to a side or rear lot line on interior lots. No such screens shall be located in front yards. It shall be the responsibility of the property owner to maintain the area between any privacy screen and an adjoining property line. There is required to be a gat- ed opening in any privacy screen to permit access for maintenance or the property owner shall demonstrate to the building official that access for maintenance will be available without a gated opening. Privacy screens may be erected to a height not to exceed six feet. No privacy screen shall be erected in any easement. (h) Double fencing is strictly pro- hibited. No fence may be erected clos- er than four feet to any other fence. (i) Any sight obscuring fence lo- cated along a property line adjoining a street right-of-way shall be erected with the flat side or finished side of the fence panel facing the street. Fence location. (a) Except as otherwise provided, all fences shall be located on the lot line of the property. Posts of all fences shall be placed on the side of the lot line for the prem- ises having the fence installed, and the junction of the posts and the facing material shall be on the lot line. No fences shall be constructed in any clear vision zones. (b) Front setback. No fences shall be constructed between the es- tablished building line and the front property line. (c) Corner residential lot setbacks. (1) Front building line to property line. On a corner lot abutting a street, a fence may be installed not in excess of two feet in height at the established building line, may extend to the front property line and shall be constructed in a manner so as not to obscure the vision of traffic on either street. There is no actual "snake fence," but a combination of modifications to exist- ing fencing and gates and creation of new, low-profile barriers that make an effective wall designed specifically to keep Arizona rattlesnakes out. continued on next page © Skidril Inc. 2019 Ending back breaking post pounding! Skidril is the place for fence post pounders and equipment. 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