Ord 2069 - Amend Ord 1807 Setbac
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COUNCIL BILL NO. 1333
ORDINANCE NO. 2069
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 1807 REGARDING SETBACK DISTANCES OF
FENCES ON CORNER LOTS.
WHEREAS, residential corner lots must have fence setbacks that are more restrictive
than interior lots, and
WHEREAS, this restriction is to insure site visibility at street intersection, and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment would still maintain site visibility and allow for
more fenced yard for corner lots; NOW THEREFORE,
THE CITY OF WOODBURN ORDAINS AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. Add the following section to Chapter 9 of Ordinance 1807:
Section 9.085. Fences on Corner Lots. Location and Height.
In any side yard adjacent to a street and within 13 feet of the curb line or street
shoulder where there is no curb, but not within the right-of-way, fences, walls, and
hedges may be up to five feet in height. However, a fence in the vision clearance area
of a corner lot along a street shall be limited to 30 inches in height. Fences located
in a yard area other than the side or front yard may be up to seven feet in height.
Section 2. This ordinance being necessary for the immediate preservation of the public
peace, health, and safety, an emergency is del cared to exist and this ordinance shall take
effect immediately upon passage by the Council and approval by the Mayor.
Fred W. Kyser, Mayor
APPROVED:
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Passed by the Council
August 26. 1991
August 27, 1991
Submitted to the Mayor
Approved by the Mayor
August 27. 1991
Filed in the Office of the Recorder
ATTEST: J}1, ~r'\~
~~nnant, Deputy Recorder
City of Woodburn, Oregon
August 27, 1991
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