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Thief River Falls council adopts stricter fence ordinance, citing safety concerns
Summary
The council adopted a new Chapter 35 fence ordinance—covering permits, setbacks, vision triangles and limits on electric and barbed wire—with one councilmember opposed; supporters said the rules address growing safety risks at corners and alleyways.
The Thief River Falls City Council on Oct. 30 adopted a comprehensive fence ordinance intended to tighten permit rules, clarify setbacks and improve visibility at intersections and alleyways.
City planning staff read the new Chapter 35 ordinance, which requires building permits for most fences, sets front-yard height limits at 4 feet, establishes vision-triangle setbacks for corner lots and alleyways (35 feet and 25 feet respectively), and restricts electric fences to garden…
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