Fence Handout A,lbertville
FENCE HANDOUT
One completed building permit application form,including site address, owner's name,and
daytime phone number. The permit shall also include the height of the fence,material used,
estimated completion date, estimated valuation of complete project,and applicant's signature and
printed name.
Two copies of lot survey showing proposed fence. Must indicate location of fence on
survey with side and rear setbacks clearly identified.
FENCES SHALL BE PERMITTED IN ALL YARDS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING:
Permit Required. It is unlawful for any person, except on a farm and related to farming,to hereafter
construct or cause to be constructed or erected within the City, any fence without first making an
application for and securing a fence permit.
Locations. All boundary line fences shall be located entirely upon the private property of the
person constructing, or causing the construction of such fence. The Building Official may require
the owner of the property upon which a fence now exists, or may require any applicant for a fence
permit to establish the boundary lines of a person's property by a survey thereof to be made by a
registered land surveyor.
Construction and Maintenance. Every fence shall be constructed in a substantial, professional
manner and of substantial material reasonably suited for the purpose for which the fence is
proposed to be used. Every fence shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and shall
not be allowed to become and remain in a condition of disrepair or danger, or constitute nuisance,
public or private. Any such fence,which is, or has become dangerous to the public safety, health or
welfare, is a public nuisance, and the Zoning Administrator shall commence proper proceedings for
the abatement thereof.
Except as specified in this subsection,barbed wire fences and electric fences shall only be permitted
in the A-1 and A-2 Districts when related to farming, and hobby farms, and on farms in other
districts when related to farming,but not as boundary line fences.
Solid walls eight (8) feet in height may be constructed and maintained only in the buildable area of
a lot by approval of a conditional use permit.
On corner lots in all districts, no fence or screen shall be permitted within the triangular area
defined as beginning at the intersection of the projected right-of-way lines of two intersecting
streets,thence thirty (30) feet from the point of beginning on the other right-of-way line, thence to
the point of beginning. (See also Section 1000.8.)
Residential District Fences. All residential fences shall be placed within the property being fenced.
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Fences not more than six(6) feet in height may be erected along side and rear property lines
provided such fences do not extend forward of the principal structure. In the case of a side yard on
a corner lot that abuts a street,a minimum fence setback of twenty(20) feet shall be maintained for
all fences exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height(see Diagram 7A).
Should the rear lot line of a corner lot be common with the side lot line of an abutting lot, a
minimum twenty (20) foot side yard setback must be maintained on the corner lot for all fences
exceeding forty-two (42) inches in height(see Diagram 713).
The required screening provisions for residential districts shall supersede, where applicable, the
provisions of this subsection.
All posts or similar supporting instruments used in the construction of fences shall be faced inward
toward the property being fenced.
All fences shall not obstruct natural drainage.
Fences extending across required front yards or a required side yard which abuts a street on a
corner lot shall not exceed forty-two (42) inches in height, shall be at least seventy-five (75)
percent open space for passage of air and light, shall not be constructed of chain link, and shall
maintain the traffic visibility requirements of Section 1000.8 of this Chapter.
Definitions:
Lot Line: A property boundary line of any lot held in single or separate ownership; except that
where any portion of the lot extends into the abutting street or alley,the lot line shall be deemed to
be the street or alley right-of-way.
Lot Line,Rear: That boundary of a lot,which is opposite,the front lot line. If the rear lot line is
Less than ten (10) feet in length, or if the lot forms a point at the rear,the rear lot line shall be
a line ten (10) feet in length within the lot,parallel to and at the maximum distance from the front
lot line.
Lot,Interior: A lot,other than corner lot,including through or double frontage lots.
Lot, Corner: A lot situated at the junction of and abutting on two (2) or more intersecting streets;
or a lot at the point of deflection in alignment of a single street, the interior angle of which is one
hundred thirty-five (135) degrees or less.
Lot,Double Frontage: An interior lot having frontage on two streets
Yard, Front: A yard extending along any street frontage of a lot between the side lot lines and
being the minimum horizontal distance between any street line and main building or any
projections thereof other than the projections of the usual steps, entranceway, unenclosed
balconies, or open porch.
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FENCE LOCATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO THE FOLLWING CONDITIONS:
1. Fence shall be located within the subject parcel.
2. The construction of the fence or grading or restoration shall
not obstruct or reroute the existing drainage patterns.
3. The Construction of the fence shall not obstruct and/or
damage any existing utilities located on the site.
4. The location of the fence shall not prohibit access to utility
structures (storm sewer manholes or catch basins, sanitary
sewer manholes, etc.).
S. Applicant shall immediately notify the City of Albertville of any
damage to any public utility (sanitary sewer, storm sewer,
watermain, etc.).
6. The property owner or contractor shall call Gopher One Call
prior to any excavation.
7. It will be the owner's responsibility to repair any drain tile if
damaged during construction of fence.
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Date Received
Ile BUILDING PERMIT APPLICATION Date Notified
A,Ibertvi 5959 Main Avenue NE Date Paid
Small.rows.„Living.Big Cfty Life. Albertville, MN 55301 Ck, Cash, CC
Phone: 763.497.3384 Fax 763.497.3210 Permit#
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Site Address: BUILDING PERMIT FEES
Business Name:
The Applicant is: Owner Contractor Tenant I Permit
Legal Description:PID# Surcharge
Addition Lot Block
Owner: I Plan Check
Name Address I Engineering(site)
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City State Zip I Mechanical
Email I Fireplace(s)
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Phone(H) (W) (C) I Plumbing
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Contractor: I Sewer
Company Name License#
I I Water
I Address City St Zip
Water Meter
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Contact Person Email I City WAC
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Phone: (W) (C) (Fax) I JP WAC
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Architect: I SAC
Name Address
Storm Water
I City State Zip
I I License Check
E-Mail
Other
Phone (W) (C) (Fax)
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I Type of Work:
HNew Construction Residential Addition Alteration Finish Bsmt I Type of Const.
New Construction Commercial Garage/Shed Reside/Reroof Fireplace I Use of Bldg
Tenant Finish Plbg Htg Deck
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Description of Work: I Occupancy Group
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Occupancy Load
Size of Structure: Total Square Footage:
Length First Floor I Zoning
Width Second Floor I Code Used
Height Basement
Garage
Estimated Valuation of Work: $ I Are Fire Sprinklers Required:'
Yes []No
Separate permits are required jor electrical,plumbing,heating or fireplace. 1 herehy apply for the above consideration and declare
that the information and materials submitted with this application are in compliance with City Ordinance and Policy Require- I Date Approved
ments and are complete and accurate to the best of mp knowledge. It is applicants responsibility to locate and establish the
elevations,if needed,of all site improvements. Required adjustments at owners expense. I understand that all City incurred I Fire Dept•
professional fees and expenses associated with the processing of this request are the respansihility of the property owner and/or
applicant and will be promptly paid Ifpayment is not received from the applicant,the proper y owner acknowledges and agrees I City Engineer
to be responsible.
Applicants Signature Applicants Printed Name Date Notify of Assoc&Covenant
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Public Works
Approved by Building Official Value Approved Date
City Planner
Special Conditions or Comments: