7.b i). Ordinance No. 208 Amending Ordinance 122 - Development Code Chapter 2 Section 3.5 regulating fences in the shoreland and st. croix river districts
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CITY OF SCANDIA
ORDINANCE NO.: 208
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 122, THE SCANDIA DEVELOPMENT CODE,
CHAPTER 2, SECTION 3.5(2) REGULATING FENCES IN THE SHORELAND
OVERLAY DISTRICT OR THE ST. CROIX RIVER DISTRICT
The City Council of the City of Scandia, Washington County, Minnesota hereby ordains:
Section 1.0 Amendment. Ordinance No. 122, the City of Scandia Development Code
(“Development Code”, or “Code”), Chapter Two, Section 3.5(2), Fences, shall be amended as
follows:
(1) On properties located in the Shoreland Overlay District or St. Croix River District that either have
lake or river frontage, fences shall comply with the following standards:
(A) An Administrative Permit is required prior to the construction of any fence on these
properties.
(B) Within the non-buildable setback, fences shall be allowed along the side lot lines,
but shall not exceed 6 feet in height from the finished ground grade. No fence shall
exceed 4 feet in height unless all required building setbacks are met. If the fence is
located so as to meet required building setbacks, a 6-foot high fence is permitted.
(C) Within the buildable area of the property, fences shall have a maximum height of 6
feet from the finished ground grade. No fence shall be constructed closer to the lake /
river than the required lake / river setback requirement unless the existing home is
located closer to the lake / river than the required setback in which case the fence may
be constructed even with the lake / river side of the house.
Section 2. Effective Date. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon its adoption and
publication according to law.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Scandia this 19 day of February, 2019.
Christine Maefsky, Mayor
ATTEST:
Neil Soltis, Administrator/Clerk