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Commission recommends fencing ordinance that adds site-triangle and meter-access rules, exempts masonry walls from code change
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended approval of a fencing ordinance that would apply citywide, add a site-triangle safety requirement, require meter access, allow barbed wire in certain zones subject to height limits, and remove the prior survey requirement; masonry walls will remain subject to building permits.
The Toquerville Planning Commission on June 10 recommended approval of Ordinance 2026.XX to amend fencing regulations (Title 10, Chapter 19D, Section 12).
Planner/Recorder Emily Teaters reviewed the draft changes: the ordinance would apply to all fences within the city limits; add a site triangle requirement for sight-lines; require fences to permit access to water meter boxes; permit barbed wire only in specified zones subject to height restrictions; and remove a prior land-survey requirement. Commissioners asked about pre-existing fences, the cost burden of surveys (Teaters said the survey requirement had been removed), inspection requirements and fences within utility easements. Commissioner Mark Welker moved to recommend approval with the exception that masonry walls be governed by building permits; Commissioner Mila Allinson seconded and the motion passed 5-0.
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