Temporary Fencing draft language

NEW SECTION 2.300 DEFINITION: 
Temporary Fence: Structure used to enclose an outdoor activity or use for a period as set forth in 
Section 7.201 that is contained fully above ground and includes no permanently implanted or affixed 
footings.  
Section 7.201: Walls, Temporary Fencing 
1. Temporary fencing as defined in Section 2.300 shall be permitted only with the issuance of a 
temporary fence permit, except for those sites for which an approved building permit, civil 
permit, special event permit or City-initiated abatement is active from the Development 
Services Department.  
 
2. A temporary fence permit issued pursuant to this article shall be valid for a period of either: 
 
a. One hundred and eighty (180) days from the date of issuance in accordance with 
currently adopted building codes; or 
b. From the date of issuance to a date specified in the permit by the City. 
 
3. Temporary fences shall be removed prior to permit expiration, unless the permit is extended to 
a specified time by the Development Services Director or designee. Applications for temporary 
fence permit time extensions must demonstrate one or more of the following conditions: 
 
a. Additional time is necessary because of ongoing environmental remediation activities on 
the site, or 
b. Existing safety hazards on the site are being addressed and warrant continued fencing of 
the site, or 
c. The site is being actively developed as demonstrated through recent inspection reports, 
or 
d. Additional time is necessary because of other extenuating circumstances as determined 
by the Development Services Director or designee.

4. Temporary fencing shall conform to the following criteria: 
 
a. The approved permit and contact information for the responsible party shall be 
prominently posted and maintained on the fence at all times. 
b. A sign denoting the location of emergency vehicle access shall be prominently posted 
and maintained on the fence at all times.  
c. Temporary fencing shall not exceed a maximum height of eight (8) feet above grade. 
d. Temporary fencing shall conform to the sight visibility at street intersection 
requirements as set forth in the Zoning Ordinance and Section 30-70 of the City Code.   
e. The use of barbed wire, razor wire or equivalent fence topping is prohibited.  
f. Canvas, mesh fabric or other screening material may be required as a condition of 
approval in instances of visual blight, or in the likelihood that visual blight may develop 
when viewed from public right-of-way, as determined by the Development Services 
Director or Designee.  
g. Temporary fencing screening material may consist of canvas, mesh fabric, or other 
similar material, subject to the following conditions: 
 
i. Screening material must be securely affixed to the temporary fence at all times, 
must be uniform in color and material and must be maintained in a condition 
free from rips or tears, graffiti or other vandalism.  
ii. When associated with an approved building permit, civil permit, or special event 
permit, screening material may include graphics depicting project elevations 
and information, or contact information for developers, contractors, or 
individuals associated with the permit activity. Such graphics must be associated 
with activity occurring at the property for which the temporary fencing or 
building permit is issued and may not include off-site advertisements or signage.  
 
5. Failure to comply with the conditions, stipulations, or terms of the approval of a temporary fence 
permit is a violation of this ordinance and will be enforced as such.