TITLE
HOLD a public hearing and consider an ordinance amending Chapter 31 of the Code of Ordinances, fence standards.
SUMMARY
DATE: April 6, 2021
TO: Kent Cagle, City Manager
FROM: Tony McIlwain, Exec. Dir. Of Planning and Development Services
SUBJECT: Fencing Standards
BACKGROUND AND FINDINGS:
The purpose of this proposed ordinance is to amend the City’s existing standards regarding fence materials. The primary intent of the proposed standards is to limit the use of makeshift and salvaged materials from being used to construct fences and to ensure that new fences within the City of Killeen are aesthetically pleasing.
THE ALTERNATIVES CONSIDERED:
The City Council has two (2) alternatives: The Council may:
§ Decide not to adopt the ordinance; or
§ Adopt the ordinance as presented.
Which alternative is recommended? Staff recommends adoption of the ordinance as presented.
Why? Staff finds that the proposed ordinance is necessary to improve the visual appearance of fences within the City of Killeen.
CONFORMITY TO CITY POLICY:
The proposed ordinance conforms to all City policy.
FINANCIAL IMPACT:
What is the amount of the expenditure in the current fiscal year? For future years?
None.
Is this a one-time or recurring expenditure?
This is not applicable.
Is this 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 expenditure?
This is not applicable.
RECOMMENDATION:
The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended approval of the proposed ordinance by a vote of 6 to 0.
DEPARTMENTAL CLEARANCES:
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