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From: Councilman Frederick J. Curlin, Second Ward Subject: Development Code Amendment
No. 94-07 - Fence Standards
Dept: Council Office
Date: May 14, 1996
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Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
Recommended Motion:
That Development Code Amendment No. 94-07 regarding fence standards be reconsidered.
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Contact Person: Councilman Frederick J. Curlin Phone: 5222
Supporting Data Attached: Yes Ward:
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.n: Al Boughey, Director Subject: Development Code Amendment
Planning & Building Services (0) � No. 94-07, Fence Standards
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Date: February 26, 1996 MCC Date: March 18, 1996
Synopsis of Previous Council Action:
January 22, 1996 Continued to March 18, 1996.
December 18, 1995 The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to revise the proposed ordinance to
include other options.
November 6, 1995 The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to prepare an ordinance.
March 6, 1995 The Mayor and Common Council directed staff to initiate an amendment to the
Development Code for specified modifications to the fence standard.
Recommended Motion:
That the first reading be waived and that the Ordinance which approves Development a Amendment
No. 94-07 be laid over for final adoption.
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Contact person: Al Bo phey
Supporting data attached: Staff Rennrt a*+d Ordinance Phone: _384-5357
Ward: All
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CITY OF SAN BERNARDINO - REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION
STAFF REPORT
SUBJECT: DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT (DCA) NO. 94-07
MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF
MARCH 18, 1996
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A City initiated proposal to amend the text of Development Code Chapter 19.20, Section
19.20.030(8) "FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES" to add several provisions to the fencing
standards.
BACKGRO ND
On November 6, 1995, the proposed revisions to the fencing standards were reviewed by the
Mayor and Common Council. Based on the discussion during the workshop, Planning staff was
directed to prepare an Ordinance with provisions for low voltage pet fences and six (6) foot high
open fencing (not chain link) in the front yard setback for large lot single family and multi-
family residential developments.
On December 18, 1995, the Mayor and Common Council continued the project to January 22,
1996 and directed staff to revise the proposed Ordinance to include provisions for chain link
fencing in front yards in residential districts. Staff prepared an ordinance that included this
provision (Option 3) and provided three additional options (Options 1, 2 and 4).
On January 22, 1996, the Mayor and Common Council closed the public hearing and two
motions were made to lay the ordinance over for final adoption (Opons 2 and 4,Both motions failed resulting in a continuance to the March 18th Mayor and Common cCouncil
meeting.
The Mayor and Common Council Staff Reports (previously distributed) for January 22, 1996,
December 18, 1995 and November 6, 1995 contain further background information on the
project, including the survey of the requirements of surrounding jurisdictions.
Staff has evaluated the proposed options and determined that they are exempt from CEQA
pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines §15061(b)(3) which states that CEQA only applies to proj ects
and/or activities which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment.
The proposed options do not have the potential to result in any significant effects on the
environment.
Development Code Amendment No. 94-07
Mayor and Common Council Meeting of
March 18, 1996
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A SUMMARY OF THE OPTIONS FOR CHAIN LINK FENCING
At the January 22, 1996 Mayor and Common Council meeting, staff proposed the following
options:
1. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family uses in front yards
and side street yards in the RS, Residential Suburban and RU, Residential Urban land
use designations, only; (Exhibit 2)
2. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family uses in front yards
and side street yards in the RS, Residential Suburban and RU, Residential Urban land
use designations south of Highland Avenue, only; and, (Exhibit 3)
3. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family and multi-family
uses in front yards and side street yards in all residential land use designations.
(Exhibit 4)
4. Permit a maximum of 4 feet of chain link fencing for single family uses in front yards
and street side yards in all residential land use designations. (Exhibit 5)
Note: All options include the provisions for low voltage pet fencing and open (non-chain link)
fencing in the front yard setback for large lot single family and multi-family developments.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends that the Mayor and Common Council approve Option 1 or Option 4, based
on the attached Findings of Fact (Exhibit 1).
Prepared by: Deborah Woldruff, Associate Planner
Prepared for: Al Boughey, AICP
Director of Planning and Building Services
EXHTBITS
1. Findings of Fact
2. Ordinance - Option 1
3. Ordinance - Option 2
4. Ordinance - Option 3
5. Ordinance - Option 4
Note: All ordinances were previously distributed, but are attached here for convenience in
reviewing the options.