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HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Killeen providing for amendments to fencing materials regulations.
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DATE: June 4, 2024
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Edwin Revell, Executive Director of Development Services
SUBJECT: Ordinance Amending Chapter 31, Fencing Materials Regulations
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
If approved, the proposed ordinance will amend the following sections of Chapter 31:
• Sec. 31-855. - Security or barbed-wire fences
• Sec. 31-858. - Fencing materials.
The proposed ordinance makes the following amendments:
• Removes conflicting provisions regarding barbed wire fencing by removing Sec. 31-855;
• Allows uncoated chain link fencing in the “M-1” and “M-2” zoning districts, and for agricultural uses in any district;
• Allows the hardware and fence posts associated with chain-link fences to be painted to match, instead of vinyl coated;
• Prohibits barbed wire and electric fencing in all districts, except “A”, “A-R1”, and for existing agricultural uses;
• Allows security fencing topped with barbed/razor wire in “M-1”, “M-2” and for utility substations, only. Staff notes that, if approved, this change will prohibit barbed wire for commercial uses; and
• Allows, and provides standards for, temporary construction fencing associated with a building permit.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
N/A
Which alternative is recommended? Why?
N/A
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance conforms to all applicable City policies.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the revenue/expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
This is not applicable.
Is this a one-time or recurring revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this revenue/expenditure budgeted?
This is not applicable.
If not, where will the money come from?
This is not applicable.
Is there a sufficient amount in the budgeted line-item for this revenue/expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the City Council adopt the ordinance as presented.
At their Regular Meeting on May 6, 2024, the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the ordinance by a vote of 8 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
This item has been reviewed by Development Services and Legal staff.
ATTACHED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Minutes
Ordinance
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