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68 • MAY 2013 • WORLD FENCE NEWS As part of an ongoing and longstanding series, World Fence News offers this "snapshot" of building ordinances which affect fence installations from municipalities across the United States and Canada. This information was taken from official internet sites, but you should always consult the appropriate building departments where you plan to work for specific requirements. Austin, Minnesota All fences erected within Austin city limits require a zoning permit. It is the responsibility of the prop- Fence ordinances from around the U.S. erty owner having the fence installed to locate the property lines. Fences may be installed up to the property line but in no case touch any part of the lot line. Always have underground utilities located prior to digging post holes. Construction requirements in residential and multiple dwelling area. 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A solid or opaque lot line fence constructed along or adjacent to any front yard or corner sideyard lot line shall not exceed 30" in height; except that a solid or opaque fence not higher than 4' may be constructed if permission is granted by the council. B. A substantially open lot line fence constructed along or adjacent to any front yard or corner sideyard lot line shall not exceed 4' in height; except that a substantially open fence not higher then 5' may be constructed if permission is granted by the council. C. A lot line fence constructed along or adjacent to a side or rear yard lot line shall not exceed 6' in height. D. Fences constructed within lot areas must be located so as to comply with applicable setback requirements. E. Swimming pool fences shall be not less than 6' in height. G. The use of barbed wire is prohibited. Construction requirements in commercial and limited industrial areas. It is unlawful for any person to construct, erect, or cause to be constructed or erected in the City in any commercial or limited industrial area any fence, unless the fence shall, in its construction and location, conform to the following requirements: A. Fences constructed within lot areas must be located so as to comply with applicable setback requirements. B. Other fences shall not exceed 6' above the sidewalk or surface of any parcel of land. C. The use of barbed wire is prohibited. Construction requirements in heavy industrial areas. Fences located on property zoned for heavy industrial use may be unlimited in height and may be of either closed or tight construction except for doors or gates, and barbed wire may be installed on the tops of such fences on arms or supports projecting over the property on the private side of the fence at least 8' above the adjacent grate. Location. All fences, including those described as lot line fences constructed along a lot line, shall be located entirely on the private property of the person constructing the fence. Electric fences. It is unlawful for any person to construct, maintain, place, or allow to be constructed, maintained or placed, any fence, as defined in this section, of metal construction charged or connected with electrical current in such a manner as to transmit such current to persons, animals or things which intentionally or unintentionally might come in contact with it. Maintenance; declaration and abatement of nuisance. Fences shall be maintained so as not to endanger life or property, and any fence which, through lack of repair, type of construction or otherwise imperils the health, life or property or well-being of a neighborhood shall be deemed a nuisance. The building inspector shall notify the owner of the property on which such a fence is located of the existence of such a nuisance and such nuisances must be abated within 10 days after the receiving of such notice from the Building Inspector. Lot lines; rules and regulations. The building inspector may require the owner of property upon which a fence is to be located to establish lot lines upon such property through the placing of permanent stakes located by a licensed surveyor. Such lot lines shall be established within 20 days after receiving notice from the building inspector. The building inspector may also make other rules and regulations which are not in conflict with this section, nor inconsistent with public safety, as may be necessary to effectuate the purposes of this section. Yard, front. A yard extending between lot lines which intersects a street line, the depth of which is the horizontal distance between the street right-of-way line and a line on the lot which is at all points equidistant from and parallel to the street line. A. In any required front yard, no continued on page 70