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An ordinance to amend Chapter 33 of the Saint
Paul Legislative Code pertaining to Fences;
allowing for variances in height requirements
under certain circumstances.
THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAINT PAUL DOES ORDAIlV:
Section 1
12 Section 33.07. of the Saint Paul Legislative Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
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"Sec. 33.07. Fences--Requirements.
(a) Permit. No person shall wnstruct, or cause to be wnstructed, any fence in the Ciry of Saint
Paul without first obtaining a permit therefor from the building official.
(b) Height offences. No fence shall be erected exceeding six feet six inches (6'6") in height above
the sidewalk or finished grade of any lot in a residence district or on any lot occupied for
residendal purposes. Fences and all supporting structures shall be completely within the boundaries
of such lot. All fences erected between the front property line and the front setback line as defined
in section 60.206 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code shall be no more than three feet siz inches
(3'6") in height. Fences not obstructing vision to an extent in excess of twenty (20) percent above a
height of three feet six inches (3'6") shall be exempt from the restrictions herein. Fences erected
on a corner lot shall also be subject w the provisions of section 62.112 of the Saint Paul
I.egislative Code.
(e� �€�� Swim»zing pool fences. All yards containing swimming pools shall be enclosed by an
obscuring fence not less than four (4) 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.
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' (�} �e� Barbed wire fences. No bazbed wire fence shall be constructed within the city limits of the
City of Saint Paul unless the following conditions aze complied with:
(1) No fence which uses barbed wire may be built in a residence district or on a lot
occupied residentially.
(2) Barbed wire, not exceeding three (3) strands, may be permitted on the top of a
fence; providing, that the arms do not project over public properly. The minimum
height to the bottom strand of the barbed wire shall not be less than six (6) feet from
finished grade.
(3) In all cases where a barbed wire fence is requested, an application shall be made to
the division of housing and building code enforcement.
(4) A cerlificate of insurance indemnifying the City of Saint Paul shall be submitted with
the applicarion subject to the approval of the city attorney as to form and in an
amount as set forth in Minnesota Statutes, Section 466.04.
Section 2
This ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days following its passage, approval and
publication.
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SEP - 91995
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TAL OF SIGNATURE PAGES 1 (CLZP ALL LOCATIONS FOR SIGNATURE)
CTION REQUESTED:
ordinance to amend Chapter 33 of the Saint Paul Legislative Code pertaining
o fences; allowing for variances in hieght requirements under certain
circumstances.
COMl�NDATIONS: AYPROVE (1\) OA RSJSCT lR) OBN. 88RVICS COITT(IACTS MUST aNSii61[ 1'HS POLLOAI116s
PLANNING COHIAISSION CIVIL SBAVICH COl4fiSSION 1. 9ae tLe peLeoa/fixn eVei aoiked undeY a COatiaCt foY th38 depaxtment7
CSB COAPfITTfifi YES NO
STAFF 2. Has thie person/fizm ever been a City employae?
DISTRICT� COURT _ Y� �
3. Dces Lhia persoa/fim possesa a skill aot noxmally posaeased by aay
UPPOATS li6ICH COUNCIL OHJECTZVE? Cuxrent City employee7
YES NO
zplaia all Y88 ancwn on a separate sLwt and altacL.
INITIATING PROBLEM, ISSUE, OPPORTUNITY (Who, What, When, Where, Why):
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DVANTAGES IF APPROVED:
J�L 3' 1995
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DISADVANTA6ES IF APPROVED:
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DISADVANTAGES IF NOT APPROVED: � ��- �-a�`�'':'_�
OTAL AMOUNT OF TRANSACTION S COST/REVENUE BUDGETED YES NO
UNDING SOURCE ACTIVITY NUMBER
INANCIAL INFORMATION: (EXPLAIN)
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