From
Chris Hartmann
Title
TA140603 - Text Amendment - Electric Fence. Approval of a Text Amendment to modify Section 3 - "Fencing" of Article 8: "Landscape and Screening" of the Unified Development Code related to the permitting of electric fencing. Owner/Applicant: City of Grand Prairie Planning Dept. (On June 2, 2014, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of this request by a vote of 7-0.)
Presenter
Chief City Planner Jim Hinderaker
Recommended Action
Approve
Analysis
SUMMARY:
Consider a request for the approval of a Text Amendment to modify Section 3 - "Fencing" of Article 8: "Landscape and Screening" of the Unified Development Code related to the permitting of electric fencing.
OVERVIEW
The City Council Development Committee (CCDC), following a May 13, 2014 review and briefing held with City Manager staff, directed staff to initiate the preparation of an ordinance amending Article 8 “Landscape and Screening” of the Unified Development Code, City of Grand Prairie, Texas, for submittal to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a recommendation to the City Council.
The proposed changes include an amendment to Article 8 “Landscape and Screening” of the Unified Development Code, City of Grand Prairie, Texas, to modify the City’s regulations related to electrified fences as follows: Proposed additions of text being shown in underlined print, and deleted text being shown with a single line strikethrough.
ARTICLE 8- Landscaping and Screening
Section 2 -Definitions
Protective barrier: Permanent fence or wall that restricts direct access to the energized portions of an electrified fence. Permanent shall mean not being able to be removed, lifted or relocated without the use of a tool or equipment.
Electrified fence: A fence energized with an electrical current.
Secure area: The area bounded by the electrified fence.
Section 10 - Fencing
8.10.8 Non-Required Non-Residential & Multi Family Fences
8.10.8.1
Fences in non-residentia...
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