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62 • JANUARY 2015 • WORLD FENCE NEWS FASTENER CAPS for the fence industry ALL TYPES Snap-Caps, Tap Caps, Kappets, Hex-Caps, Hinge Caps All colors and sizes available in small or large quantities Easy to order through PRO-DEC.COM Check us out! Fence ordinances from around the country As part of an ongoing and long-standing series, World Fence News offers this snapshot of building ordinances which affect fence instal- lations from municipalities across the United States and Canada, including those in historic districts, which often have their own requirements. This in- formation was taken from offi cial web sites, but you should always consult the appropriate building departments where you plan to work for specifi c re- quirements. Webster Groves, Missouri A fence permit is required for all new and replacement fences. Fence design requirements: • Fences within historic districts have additional submittal and review requirements. • Fences must be located entire- ly upon the private property of the person constructing or causing the construction of the fence, unless the property owner adjoining agrees in a written notarized statement that a fence may be erected on the division line of both properties. • Repairs to an existing fence do not require a permit. A repair is the replacement of a portion of a fence which is less than 25% of its total linear distance, or 300 sq. ft. of fence surface, whichever is less. • Repairs must be made in the same material, at the same height, and same location as the original fence. • Fences must be at least 12 inches from a public sidewalk or street. • Issuance of a permit should not be construed as certifying that prop- erty boundaries, fence locations, or easements are correct. An application for a fence permit must include the following: • Completed fence permit appli- cation • One copy of a survey or scaled drawing showing the location of all property lines, structures, and the lo- cation and dimensions of the existing and proposed fencing. • Description of the fence materi- als, height, and type (e.g. sketch, bro- chure, etc.) • $40 fee Maryville, Tennessee Owners of single-family and two-family properties that are not located in a historic district may con- struct a fence without a permit or re- view; however, the following regula- tions must be followed: • A fence that is taller than 6 feet in height, measured from the ground to the top of the structure, must meet the minimum setback requirements for accessory structures. • Any fence erected in the front yard shall be no closer than fi ve feet from the street right-of-way. Excep- tion: Chain link or fence of similar type may extend to the street right-of- way when determined by the city en- gineer that no sight distance problems or safety hazards exist. • It is the responsibility of the property owner to determine the exact location of property lines. • Fences should be free of barbs, spikes, razor wire, electrical wire and similar safety hazards. Fences in the historic districts Property owners in the historic districts must prepare an application and receive approval by the City of Maryville Historic Zoning Commis- sion before installing a fence. Fence regulations applicable to commercial and industrial zones: Multi-family residential develop- ments having three or more units as well as other commercial and indus- trial properties must comply with the appropriate fence regulations. Property owners developing com- mercial property adjacent to residen- tial uses may be required to install a landscape screen which may include a fence. Regulations pertaining to vegetation adjacent to roadways: No vegetation (bushes, trees, etc.) or fence is allowed which prevents persons driving vehicles on public streets or alleys from obtaining a clear view of traffi c and/or traffi c control signs and/or devices when approach- ing any public intersection. Why do we need fence regula- tions? continued on page 64 3KRQH)D[ ZZZFSDOPHUGLHFDVWLQJLQFFRP x 0DQ\LWHPVLQVWRFNFDSVILQLDOV ULQJVZDOOPRXQWVFROXPQEDVHV« x &XVWRPPDGHSDUWV x 6KRUWYROXPHUXQV x ,QKRXVHWRRO GLHVKRS AUTO-LATCH BLACK STRONG ARM LATCH PANIC DOOR HARDWARE GATE HINGES STEALTH COVER SELF-CLOSING HINGES SENTRY LATCH STEALTH ROLLER STRONG ARM LATCH presents THE BEST IN GATE HARDWARE DAC INDUSTRIES, INC. 1-800-888-9768 FENCE PEOPLE SERVING FENCE PEOPLE FENCETECH 2015 ORLANDO, FLORIDA BOOTH 1347 B ES T I N G A T E H A R D W A R E 30 YEARS DAC INDUSTRIES 1985 2015