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3 <br />To be eligible for the reduced rear yard setback, the entire rear property line mustadjoin the parcel <br />zoned as park. <br />For lots located within the MUSA where adjacent structures existing as of July 1, 2002, have a different <br />setback from that required herein, the front yard setback shall conform to the prevailing setback of <br />adjacent structures. If adjacent structures have different setbacks from one another, the minimum front <br />yard shall be the average of the two adjacent structures. <br />(e) Reserved. <br />(f) Resubdivision plans.All new development proposals in the rural developing area must prepare a <br />resubdivision plan in accordance with article III of this chapter. This plan shall demonstrate how the <br />subject property might be re-subdivided in the future, when and if urban services are brought to the <br />property. The resubdivision plan should be used to help guide the design of the plat itself. The plan <br />must include the following information: <br />(1) Potential future lots, including the location of house pads. <br />(2) Potential future streets, particularly future connections to existing streets on adjacent parcels. <br />(3) Potential greenway or open space areas. <br />(4) Other information as required by the city council. <br />(g) General R-1 residential performance standards. <br />(1) Fences. <br />a. Height.Fencing or walls (except retaining walls) located in the required front yard setback <br />shall not exceed four feet in height except for "ornamental fences" as defined in section <br />117-1. Fencing or walls located in the side or rear yard shall not exceed eight feet in <br />height. A zoning permit is required for all fences that are not addressed by the Minnesota <br />State Building Code. <br />b. Materials and construction.Fences shall be constructed in a workmanlike manner and of <br />substantial material reasonably suitedfor its intended purpose. Fencing material shall <br />consist only of wood, chain link, wrought iron, maintenance free vinyl, aluminum, or steel. <br />Any other material must be approved by the zoning administrator prior to installation. <br />1. No boards, planks, or panels shall be larger than 12 inches in width. <br />2. Link fences shall be constructed such that no barbed ends shall be at the top. <br />(i) Agricultural uses. <br />A. Fences may be constructed of barbless wire or have the capability to carry <br />an electric charge to accommodate agricultural activities and the raising of <br />livestock and animals as defined by chapter 10, Animals. Lots of record as <br />of July 1, 2002, within the MUSA that are currently used for agricultural <br />activities or the raising of livestock and animals also qualify under this <br />provision. <br />B. Electric fences must be set back a minimum of three feet from property lines <br />and must be posted as being electric. <br />C. A sketch drawing shall be submitted to the city showing the proposed <br />location of an electric fence. <br />3. Fence framing must face inward on the fence owner's lot. <br />c. Location.Fencing must be located 100 percent on the fence owner's lot and it is the <br />responsibility of the fence owner to accurately locate property boundaries. <br />1. For corner lots, no fence shall be located within the vision clearance triangle as <br />described in section 117-348. <br /> <br />