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52 • JUNE 2017 • WORLD FENCE NEWS As part of an ongoing and long-standing series, World Fence News offers this "snapshot" of build- ing ordinances which affect fence in- stallations from municipalities across the United States and Canada, includ- ing those in historic districts, which often have their own requirements. This information was taken from offi- cial web sites, but you should always consult the appropriate building de- partments for specific requirements. • • • University Park, Texas Any person erecting, moving, re- pairing or replacing more than 25% of any one side of a fence, wall, screen, or retaining wall within the City of University Park must first obtain a fence permit. Any application for a permit for retaining walls in excess of three feet in height must be accompanied by a detailed drawing of the construction of the wall as well as being signed and sealed by a professional engineer. The Community Development Department must inspect all fences, walls, screens or retaining walls upon Fence ordinances from throughout the U.S. completion. Materials Fences, walls, screens or retain- ing walls may be constructed of wood, masonry, concrete, wrought iron, or chain link. Under no condition shall fences, walls, screens or retaining walls be constructed of barbed wire, razor rib- bon, sheet metal, wire mesh, and/or electrically charged materials. Prohibited locations No fence, wall, screen or retain- ing wall shall be constructed upon or caused to protrude over any public right-of-way or easement. No fence, wall, screening or re- taining wall shall be constructed or allowed to remain in a position which will cause an obstruction or interfer- ence with the minimum sight line standards defined in the City of Uni- versity Park code of ordinances. Fences and/or walls shall not be constructed in the front yard, past the front wall of the main structure. Auto- mated driveway gates with access to a swimming pool are not allowed. Height requirements For single family, duplex, and multi-family dwelling districts, the following restrictions shall apply: Rear yard – A fence or wall con- structed along the rear property line where such property line adjoins an alley easement, shall not exceed eight feet in height. New fences shall be off- set from the property line sufficient to allow for the installation of public util- ities (i.e., water meters, utility poles, etc.) along its right-of-way without interference with the alley pavement. An unobstructed inset a minimum of three feet deep by five feet wide for trash receptacles must be provided on all new fences abutting an alley. A larger inset may be required if additional trash cans are added Side yard – Where a fence is erected along a side lot line between properties, such fence or wall shall not exceed eight feet in height. Swimming pool enclosures A minimum six-foot tall fence or wall shall enclose the swimming pool, spa, or hot tub. It shall be constructed so as to not allow children to climb over such fence and/or wall and where nothing more than a four-inch diameter sphere can pass through/between pickets or wrought iron member. All gates in a fence or wall enclos- ing a swimming pool, spa, or hot tub, and leading into the pool, spa, or hot tub area, shall be single type. Personnel gates not exceeding 48" in width, shall be: i) equipped with self-closing and self-locking devices capable of keep- ing such gates securely closed and locked at all times; ii) equipped with self-closing and self-latching devices installed on the gate at least 54" above grade. Double gates, sliding gates, or automated gates across driveways or parking areas are not be considered to meet the requirements of this section. Construction fences A minimum six-foot fence is re- quired around all new residential con- struction sites. Automa c 3 year warranty; why se le for just one year? LIFETIME impact warranty on the hammer itself! REDI Driver Boss Model larger 3 1/8 ID barrel Reducer sleeve included Stronger fan cover Up to 1820 BPM Only 35 pounds Authen c HONDA engine EXCLUSIVE accessories handle extension kits Custom storage box /ƌĞĂůůLJĂƉƉƌĞĐŝĂƚĞLJŽƵƌŐĞŶĞƌŽƵƐĐŽŵŵŝƚŵĞŶƚƚŽLJŽƵƌĞdžĐĞůůĞŶƚŵĂĐŚŝŶĞ͘/ƚŝƐ ƐƵĐŚĂŶŝŶƐƉŝƌĞĚƉŝĞĐĞŽĨĞŶŐŝŶĞĞƌŝŶŐͲ:ĞƌĞŵLJtŝůƐŽŶĂƚĞĞĨǁŝƚŚ&ůĂǀŽƌ WWW.REDIDRIVER.COM (509) 235-2780 REDI Driver ® Engineering a better post driver Copied but never equaled