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70 • JUNE 2011 • WORLD FENCE NEWS As part of an ongoing and long- standing series, World Fence News of- fers this “snapshot” of building ordinances which affect fence installa- tions from municipalities across the United States. This information was taken from official sources, but you should always consult the appropriate building departments where you plan to work for specific requirements. Saint Paul, Minnesota No person shall construct, or cause to be constructed, any fence in POST & RAIL FENCE EQUIPMENT • Tenoners • Dowelers • Pointers • Domers • Gang Drills • Sanders • Chopsaws • Peelers VC-04 Portable Dowell/Tenon Cutter Fence ordinances from around the country the city of Saint Paul without obtain- ing a permit from the building official. A site plan must be submitted showing the property lines, location, length, height and type of fence being in- stalled. A survey may be needed if ap- plicant cannot locate property markers. Height of fences. No fence shall be erected exceeding six feet, six inches in height above the sidewalk or fin- ished grade of any lot in a residence district or on any lot occupied for res- idential purposes. Dyna Products 6228 60th Ave. • Evart, MI 49631 888-820-3962 The applicant shall ensure that fences and all supporting structures shall be completely within the bound- aries of such lot with no portion en- croaching onto adjacent property. All fences erected between the front property line and the front set- back line shall be no more than four feet in height. On a corner lot of two intersecting streets in a residential zon- ing district, no fence, wall or other structure shall be allowed above a height of two feet from the sidewalk grade in the triangular area of the lot included within 10 feet of the corner along each lot line unless the structure is more than 80% open. Fences for non-residential uses in residential zoning districts shall not exceed eight feet in height, except fences around tennis courts, which shall not exceed 12 feet in height, back stop fences, which shall not exceed 20 feet in height, and golf range fences, which shall not exceed 30 feet in height. The selvage end of chain link or metal fences shall be smooth; knuckled ends are permitted, twisted ends are not permitted. Variances.A variance of the fence height regulations may be granted if, after investigation by the building offi- cial, it is found that site, or terrain, or nuisance animal conditions warrant a waiver of the height restrictions. Swimming pool fences. All yards of one- and two-family structures con- taining swimming pools shall be en- closed by an obscuring fence not less than four feet in height. All yards of residential structures of three or more units and commercial structures con- taining swimming pools shall be en- closed by an obscuring fence not less than five feet in height. The gates shall be of a self-closing and self-latching type, with the latch on the inside of the gate, not readily available for children to open. Gates shall be capable of being securely locked when the pool is not in use. Commercial and multi-family residen- tial swimming pools require approval from the Minnesota Dept. of Health. Barbed wire fences. No barbed wire fence shall be constructed within the city limits of the city of Saint Paul, except for police and correction facil- ities, unless the following conditions are complied with: (1) No fence which uses barbed wire may be built in, or abut, a resi- dentially zoned district or built on or abut a lot occupied residentially. (2) Barbed wire, not exceeding three strands, may be permitted on the top of a fence; providing, that the arms do not project over public property. The minimum height to the bot- tom strand of the barbed wire shall not be less than six feet from finished grade. (3) In all cases where a barbed wire fence is requested, an application shall be made to the building official. (4) A certificate of insurance in- demnifying the City of Saint Paul shall be submitted with the application sub- ject to the approval of the city attorney as to form and in an amount as set forth in Minnesota legal statutes. Electric fences. No above ground electric fence shall be constructed within the city limits of the City of Saint Paul. Fences in historic districts. If a fence is proposed for a designated his- toric site or within an historic district, there will be a review by the Heritage Preservation Commission (HPC) staff within the Department of Safety and Inspection (DSI) to ensure that the fence meets the guidelines of the dis- trict. Northern Ohio AFA hits the links in July for annual golf outing The Northern Ohio AFA will be hitting the links at Punderson State Park Golf Course on July 22 for its annual golf outing. Registration is due by July 15. The tournament will tee off at 10:30 a.m., and players are asked to show up one hour early for pairings and practice. The cost is $110 per person, which includes the round of golf with cart, lunch at the turn, bever- ages on the course and dinner. Dinner only is $35 per person. For information, call Heather at 440-323-7581or fax 440-323-1685 or e-mail heather@elyriafence.com. This will be completed and faxed to Kalinich Fence at 440-238- 2178. Checks may be sent in ad- vance to Kalinich Fence, 12223 Prospect Rd., Strongsville, OH 44149. Make checks payable to Northern Ohio AFA.