HomeMy WebLinkAboutSally Grubb - E fence proposal jan 2011 -1.pdfProposed New Village of Cayuga Heights Fencing
Ordinance, 1-11
Fences up to four feet high may be erected anywhere on a property
right up to the property line.
Fences up to 8 ft high may be erected anywhere on a property when
set back to the same yard requirements as for buildings, namely 25ft
back from the front property line and 15 ft back from the side and rear
property lines.(Our wording).
The above two bullets are from the original ordinance. We propose the
addition of the following bullets.
Deer fences up to 8 feet high are permitted in any location on the side
or rear of a property right up to the property line provided they are
constructed of materials which allow the sum total of the fence to be
60% open when viewed straight on.
Existing or newly proposed fences and walls up to 4 foot high on the
front, side and rear property line may be extended to 8 feet high
provided the extending material is 90% open and any supports are
inside the fence.
In September 2010 the Zoning Ordinance was amended to require Zoning
Permits for all fences regardless of height. We propose a change to this as
follow:
PERMITS: Zoning Permits will be required for ALL fences erected in any
part of the “Set Back Zone” which is the area of a property that lies
between the building setback line and the property line.
Definitions of Fences and Walls:
Adapted from the Town of Ithaca local law amending fence and wall
requirements, October 5, 2009
Fence or Wall – Any artificially constructed, vertical structure of any material
or combination of materials, including a gate that is part of the structure,
that is designed to enclose land, divide land, mark a boundary, limit access
to or direct passage across land, screen structures or land, protect against a
potential hazard, or serve a decorative purpose. A freestanding arch or
arbor shall not be considered a fence or wall even it is meets the criteria in
this definition unless it is attached to a fence or wall w hen it shall be
considered a part of that fence or wall. For the purpose of this ordinance,
any fence surrounding individual shrubs or trees and enclosing an area less
than 6ft by 6ft, or with a diameter of 7ft, shall be excluded from these
regulations.
Retaining Wall – An artificially constructed, vertical or inclined structure
designed to restrict the movement of soil, fill material, or water, stabilize soil
or fill material, retard erosion, or terrace a parcel or site.
Deer Fence – A fence commonly used to protect gardens, vegetation and
yards from deer and constructed so that at least 60% of its face is open
when viewed straight on. Not withstanding the foregoing, chain link fences
shall not be considered deer fences under this article even if they meet the
criteria in this definition. For the purpose of this ordinance, any deer fence
surrounding individual shrubs or trees and enclosing an area less than 6ft by
6ft, or with a diameter of 7ft or less shall be excluded from these regulations .
Examples of appropriate fencing materials may be obtained from the
Village Engineer’s Office.
The Height of Fences and walls will be measured from the natural grade
level with any berm, retaining wall, or any other structure upon which the
fence is placed being included in the height of the fence. Examples of how
measurements are taken may be obtained from the Village Engineer’s
Office.
E Mount elizamount@yahoo.com
S Grubb sally.grubb@gmail.com