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62 • APRIL 2014 • WORLD FENCE NEWS Fence ordinances fence be replaced or rebuilt, it must come under the regulations of this sub- division. No fence shall be erected where it will impede a drainageway or drainage easement. Laramie, Wyoming Fences and walls are required to comply with all applicable zoning and building codes. Fences 6 feet or less above grade do not require a building permit. Retaining walls over 4 feet re- quire a permit. Maximum fence heights Front lot line to the front of the principal building – 4 feet maximum. Front of the building to the rear lot line – 6 feet maximum. Fence location Fences may be built up to, but not over, the property line. It is advisable to have a lot surveyed if the exact lo- cations of the property lines are not known. Fences cannot cover or en- close gas meters, electrical meters or transformers, water meter vaults, water shut-off valves, or other utilities. Clear vision areas at intersections No obstruction that will obscure the view of motor vehicle drivers shall be placed within the triangular area formed by the adjoining street prop- erty lines and a line connecting them at points 45 feet from the intersection of said street property lines. Wall and fence materials Walls and fences shall be con- structed with any combination of the following materials. • Integrally-colored, split-face, or ground-face concrete masonry units (CMU). • Concrete masonry units that have been painted, stuccoed, or faced with another permitted material. • Stone (natural or simulated). • Brick. • Vinyl. • Wrought iron or other decorative metal. • Wood (painted or stained), or other materials as approved by the planning commission. General fencing requirements Wood posts shall be of a species with natural resistance to decay, such as cedar, redwood or pressure-treated pine or fir with a minimum nominal dimension of 4"x 4". Galvanized steel posts, vinyl, con- crete, or other materials approved for outdoor use may be used. The recommended bury depth for a fence post or foundation is 42" for frost protection. Chain link fencing visible from adjacent rights-of-way is prohibited on commercial and residential develop- ment sites, except as necessary to en- sure public safety during approved construction activities. Barbed wire fencing visible from adjacent rights-of-way is prohibited on commercial development sites. Barbed wire fencing or other ma- terials considered to be dangerous are not allowed in residential areas. Highly visible fences and walls A higher level of design detail shall be required for highly visible walls and fences along major or minor arterial or collector roadways, and in- terstate highways, including, but not limited to, elements such as the incor- poration of mosaic designs, relief pan- els, or similar public art. Encon Electronics technician provides training at seminar Encon Electronics technician Justin Kilby traveled to Kalispell, Montana to participate in astraining seminar held on January 15 at the Hilton Garden Inn. Multiple salespeople and esti- mators in the area attended thes event, which wass focused onsgeneral product knowledge, rec- ognizing opportunities, and how to increase sales. Encon was the only distributor invited to participate in the event. According to John Hayden of Idaho Fence, "Justin did an out- standing job on his presentation. Our owner and sales staff were im- pressed with his knowledge and his ability to convey so much informa- tion in such a short time." Additionalscompanies whospre- sented at the seminar includedsAmeristar Fence Products, LMT Mercer Group, and DuraMax. Kilby said he was grateful to be a part of this essential training. "I am always happy to partici- pate in spreading knowledge about our industry. The more we all know, the more profitable we can all be," he commented. For information on upcoming seminars, visit the web site located at www.enconelectronics.com.