Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Get email alerts on the Construction Site Management topic
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Committee debates fencing, parking and temporary post standards for construction sites
Summary
Members discussed requiring 6‑foot temporary fencing (screened black/green), keeping fences tight to buildings for contractor parking, and whether to standardize post/chain materials and color; staff agreed to consider more specific language to improve aesthetics without being manufacturer‑specific.
The committee reviewed code language that would require temporary 6‑foot construction fencing with opaque screening (black or green) and allow options such as artificial foliage panels to soften the look. S8 asked that code require fences be placed as close to the building as possible so contractors can park inside the fenced area; staff agreed to add clarifying language.
Members also debated specifying the appearance of temporary posts and chains used to mark construction zones. Some members favored a uniform white post and chain for a cleaner appearance; staff cautioned that overly manufacturer‑specific rules are hard to enforce but agreed to propose minimum standards for size and appearance so contractor‑supplied fencing materials meet a town standard.
