Item 2 for Public Hearing (Item 2 for Public Hearing)

**Executive Summary**

**Proposed Zoning Ordinance Changes**
The document outlines proposed changes to the zoning ordinance concerning fences, specifically detailing definitions, requirements for various zoning classifications, and regulations for corner lots. Notably, a fence is defined as a barrier made of various materials to enclose or mark boundaries. The primary aim of these changes is to clarify and enforce safety, aesthetic, and functional standards for fencing across different property types.

**Zoning Regulations**
The zoning ordinance specifies that no fence, wall, or screen may be erected on corner lots, with exceptions granted only by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). It also introduces specific height restrictions depending on the zoning classification, along with the necessary permits required before installation. For instance, in most residential zones, the maximum height is set to 6 feet, while for specific uses like wireless communication towers, 8 feet is permitted.

**Requirements and Approvals**
Additional stipulations include regulations on the appearance of fences, such as requiring the finished side to face outward, and prohibitions against barbed wire without ZBA approval unless used on working farms. The document emphasizes the importance of adhering to the intersection sight distance triangle guidelines provided by the Michigan Department of Transportation to ensure safety near roads and intersections.

Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT)