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Fencing Standards for Governmental Uses (Council Bill 2026-07)

Description

A code change allowing six-foot, barbed-wire-topped fencing around government facilities such as wells and the airport, prompted by neighbor complaints about the city's own non-conforming fences.

Impact summary

Legalizes security fencing the city already installed and sets standards for future public facility fencing.

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
0
Total mentions
1

Last vote · City Council

Approved5–1

Last discussed Mar 10, 2026.

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