Agenda Item Title:
20OA007 - Ordinance Amendment to Amend Fence Height Provisions by Amending Section 17.50.340 of the Rapid City Municipal Co
Origination Group:
Planning Commission
Origination Meeting Date:
09/10/2020
City Council First Reading Date:
09/21/2020
City Council Second Reading Date:
10/05/2020
Petitioner:
City of Rapid City
Staff Contact:
Wade Nyberg, City Attorney
Agenda Item Summary:
This Ordinance adds a separate set of requirements for fences around public and private utility facilities. Examples of such facilities would include water treatment plants, electric substations, natural gas gate station, and landfills. Taller fences than would otherwise be allowed in many zoning districts are often required by state or federal permits or regulations for utility facilities. These fences generally are to promote public safety, but in some cases (e.g. the City’s Landfill), are to control litter and keep areas clean. This Ordinance is intended to allow utilities to erect fences that comply with regulations for safety without violating the city code or having to seek a variance or exception.
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Recommendations:
Origination Recommendation Action:
Approve
Origination Recommendation Notes:
Planning Commission recommended to approve: 9/10/2020; Legal and Finance Committee approved 1st reading: 9/16/2020; Legal and Finance Committee approved 2nd reading: 9/30/2020
City Council Recommendation Action:
Approve
City Council Recommendation Notes:
City Council approved 1st reading: 9/21/2020; City Council approved 2nd reading: 10/5/2020