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City Council Meeting Minutes September 6, 2022 Page 4 of 13 Councilmember Most asked how a fence between homes would be addressed if they are within the 5-foot area or if they homeowner needed an additional foot to reach the perimeter fencing. Manager Ritchie stated this won't apply the majority of the City as most PUDs don't regulate the fencing adjacent to the home. She stated a homeowner could ask for a variance if they would like something more than 5 feet. Councilmember Dickinson asked if there could be more leeway to allow the full distance from the house to the property line. Manager Ritchie stated changes could be made but would probably want to address it by the type of lot. Public Comments — None Councilmember Leh stated this was a good start, but wondered if there should be a broader exemption. Mayor Stolzmann explained this ordinance is a way for those homeowners rebuilding to avoid having to submit a Planned Unit Development Amendment to allow non- combustible material fencing adjacent to their structure. She stated she supports passing it tonight. Mayor Pro Tem Maloney remarked that the ordinance could be passed as it meets the needs of most lots; any amendments about greater distances can be done at a later date. Councilmember Brown asked if an HOA would still have the ability to require a fence that is combustible. Manager Ritchie stated that could happen as the City can't prohibit the HOAs from requiring that. He agreed with Mayor Pro Tem Maloney this is a good way to start, but he would be open to making it non-combustible for the entire fence. Councilmember Leh stated the City might want to consider incentives for people to use non-combustible materials next to their homes. Councilmember Dickinson suggested an amendment to Section 17.16.120(E) to "If a Planned Unit Development requires a fence constructed of wood or another combustible material, a property owner may install a non-combustible fence for the portion of the fence that connects the principal structure to the adjacent property line." Manager Ritchie suggested adding a new number 3, "If the distance between the principal structure and the side property line is more than 5 feet, but less than 10 feet, the non-combustible portion of the fence may be extended to the side property line." Director Zuccaro asked that the language be changed from adjacent property line to side property line.