Fencing code changes (eight-foot fences, spiked-tip fencing)
A proposal to allow eight-foot fences under certain conditions without director approval and to prohibit spiked-tip fencing at new developments to protect wildlife. On Jan. 19, 2021 the council voted 4-3 to direct staff to work with its sponsor on code changes and report back.
Approved
- Type
- Code change
- Location
- Citywide
- Applicant
- Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl
In brief
Fencing code changes (eight-foot fences, spiked-tip fencing) appears on one recorded agenda: the City Council meeting of January 19, 2021.
On record, it was approved once.
The most recent decision was approved (4-3) at the City Council meeting of January 19, 2021, with Council Member Marci Houseman, Council Member Cyndi Sharkey, Council Member Brooke Christensen voting no.
Follow the money and project delivery
Fencing code changes (eight-foot fences, spiked-tip fencing)
- Council action
Approved: Fencing code changes · Approved minutes Record → · Jan. 19, 2021
- Money in the record
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- Signed agreement and payments
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- Work and operating costs
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Every hearing and vote
January 19, 2021 · City Council
Fencing code changes
Approved · 4-3
Council Member Kris Coleman-Nicholl proposed allowing eight-foot fences under certain conditions without the director's approval and prohibiting spiked-tip fencing at new developments to protect wildlife. Sandra Hawk asked whether an eight-foot fence would help deter deer incidents. Kathy Spuck said current processes were adequate and suggested more community education about spiked fencing. The council directed staff to work with Coleman-Nicholl on changes to the fencing code and report back. Council Members Marci Houseman, Cyndi Sharkey and Brooke Christensen voted no.
- Direction to staff to pursue changes; no ordinance adopted