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~.~ ORDINANCE NO. 756 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 15.32 OF THE LOUISVILLE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ALTERING STANDARDS REQUIRED IN THE CONSTRUCTION OF FENCES WITHIN THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE. WHEREAS, it is necessary that the standards related to the construction of fences within the City be updated; and, WHEREAS, the Chief Building Inspector of the City of Louisville has requested specifically that the standards in the Louisville Municipal Code be brought in line with existing standards. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOUISVILLE, COLORADO: Section 1. Sections 15.32.010 and 15.32.020 of the Louisville Municipal Code is hereby repealed. Section 2. The following sections are hereby added to Chapter 15.32, 7itle 15 of the Louisville Municipal Code: l5.32.010 Construction of Solid Wood Fences All fences constructed in the City of Louisville shall conform to the minimum standards contained in this chapter and other applicable codes. Permits shall be required for installation with fees developed under Section l5.04.030, Table 3A of the Louisville Municipal Code. l5.32.020 Construction Standards Minimum All solid wood fences must be constructed to meet the following minimum design standards: A. All solid wood fences 4 feet to 6 feet in height shall have one 4 x 4 wood post, or equivalent, every 30 square feet of fence area. B. For fences 4 feet to 5 feet in height, two horizontal stiffeners are required. The lower stiffeners shall be within 12 inches to ground level and the upper stiffeners shall be 12 inches to the top of the posts. C. For fences 5 feet to 6 feet in height, three horizontal stiffeners shall be required, equally spaced from ground level to the top of the fence.