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Council moves to clarify visibility measurement, raises fence height to 4 feet and appoints members to planning group
Summary
Council discussed amending code language to measure the 25‑foot visibility triangle from the street/right‑of‑way line and a planning recommendation to allow 4‑foot chain‑link fences; it also appointed Mike and Adam to the working group on the issue.
Council reviewed proposed amendments to City Code chapter 165.29 to change how the visibility triangle is measured and to allow a 4‑foot chain‑link fence option for visibility and practical fencing needs. Planning and zoning recommended measuring 25 feet from the street/right‑of‑way line rather than the point of intersection in current language and recommended increasing allowable chain‑link fence height from three to four feet while retaining limits on solid fencing. Council members discussed sightline safety, local speed limits and consistency with standard traffic studies.
Council then moved to appoint Mike and Adam to the planning/working group to carry this effort forward; the motion was seconded and carried on a voice vote. Staff said the amended language would be brought back in ordinance form for formal consideration once finalized.
