City of Chatfield
Ordinance No. 450
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CHATFIELD, MINNESOTA, RELATING TO ZONING; PROVIDING FOR CERTAIN REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES, WALLS AND SIMILAR STRUCTURES; AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF THE CHATFIELD CODE, SUBPART A, CHAPTER 113, ARTICLE VI, DIVISION II, SECTION 113-293(1).
The City Council of the City of Chatfield does ordain:
Section 1. The provisions of the Chatfield Code, Subpart A, Chapter 113, Article VI, Division II, Section 113-293(1) are amended to read:
Sec. 113-293. Fences, walls and similar structures.
A fence, wall or similar type structure, all of which are hereinafter referred to as “fence” or “fences,” may be permitted in the yards of the various districts, subject to the following requirements:
(1)Requirements.
a.Locations. All fences shall be located entirely upon the private property of the person constructing or causing the construction of such fence, unless the owner of the property adjoining agrees in writing, that such fence may be erected on the dividing line of the respective properties.
b.Construction and maintenance. Every fence shall be constructed in a substantial, workman-like manner and of substantial material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is proposed to be used. Every fence shall be constructed such that the posts are located on the side of the fence facing the property of the person causing the construction of the fence. Every fence shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall not be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair or danger, or constitute a nuisance. Any such fence which is or has become dangerous to public safety, health, or welfare, is a public nuisance and the zoning administrator shall commence proceedings for the abatement thereof. Chain link fences, wherever permitted, shall be constructed in such a manner that no barbed ends are at the top.
c.In the case of a particular fence, the term workman-like manner means that:
(i)the posts or other vertical support members have a minimum hole/footing depth of 36 inches below ground level;
(ii)any wood posts are ground-rated (chemically treated, or composed of cedar or other naturally durable wood) and be resistant to decay;
(iii)any wooden board used in the construction of a horizontal or vertical member of the fence must be weather-resistant (chemically treated, or composed of cedar or other naturally durable wood) and be resistant to decay or painted.
Section 2. This ordinance shall be effective 30 days following its publication.
Passed and adopted by the City Council of the City of Chatfield, Minnesota, this 25th day of January, 2021.
Approved: Russell M. Smith, Mayor
Attest: Joel Young, City Clerk
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