HomeMy WebLinkAboutNB 1 BARBED WIRE USE 06-16-80DATE:
June 16, 1980
NEW BUSINESS
No. 1
6-16-80
Inter-Corn
FROM:
SUBJECT:
Honorable Mayor and City Council Members
Community Development Department
Regulation and Use of Barbed Wire
DISCUSSION
At various times, the Community Development Department will receive a request fo
utilize barbed wire within the city of Tusfin. Reasons for usin9 barbed wire
vary from preventing harm fo individuals from potentially hazardous conditions,
such as electrical f~ansformers, to preventing vandalism of theft of property.
At this time, though, neither the Zoning Code nor UBC contain any regulation fo
determine how or under what conditions barbed wire can be utilized.
Any chain link fence under the height of 6'0" does not require a building permit,
therefore, use of barbed wire on fences under 6'0" may be erected without any
review from staff.
Staff is requesting a determination by the Council if barbed wire constitutes an
effect upon the public health, safety, and general welfare of the community and
as such, should it be regulated. This regulation could take the form of an ordi-
nance revision fo the Zoning Code, whereas the Community Development Director
would review and approve any request to utilize a barbed wire within the city.
RECOMb~NDATION
Pleasure of the Council.
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