20070329103433.pdfEDS City of Edmonds
_.,: PLAN REVIEW COMMENTS
BUILDING DIVISION
Est. i s9° (425) 771-0220
DATE: March 29, 2007
TO: Stromme Construction, LLC .
Fax (206) 526-2773
FROM: Jenny Readwin, Plans xamine
RE: Plan Check # 2007-0337
Project: Weaver Fence
Project Address: 847 Maple Street
During review of the above noted application, it was found that the following information,
corrections, or clarifications are needed. Please redline plans or submit three (3) sets of revised
plans/documents (affected sheets only) with a written response to each of the items below to a
Permit Coordinator.
1) A separate fence permit is required for the 3' fence re -construction on adjacent property. Please
submit new application for this lot.
2) Please submit two separate site plans for each lot. One must be on paper no larger than 8 %" x
14" and scaled no smaller than 1"=20'.
3) Provide elevation detail for fence with trellis above to show that it meets the trellis requirements
of our fence handout (see attached). This fence says built by others but if no permit was obtained
we must include it with this permit.
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Fence
Permit Submittal Requirements
PERMIT REQUIRED: A permit is required for fences which are greater than 3 feet in
height, measured from the finished grade, which are also within 10
feet of any street right-of-way or access easement or within 30 feet
of a corner. Any fence located within a Critical Areas buffer or
within an Earth Subsidence Landslide Hazard Area must obtain a
permit. Fence height is limited to six feet unless a variance is
obtained (contact the PIanning Division for information). Height
shall be measured from the finished grade to the top fence surface,
board, rail, cap or wire.
CODES: Edmonds Community Development Code Chapter 17.30
Ordinance 92954, effective 10/48/93
Ordinance #3348, effective 3/16/01
DEFINITION: A fence is a combination of materials, wood, metal, masonry or
other material which provides a visual and/or physical obstruction
to an observer at ground level. This definition shall exclude any
portion of a retaining wall which is below finished grade and
which is contiguous with the fence. Any portion of a base or
posthole for the fence, which does not retain earth, shall not be
considered a retaining wall but rather part of the fence.
FEE:
$50 plus city surcharge
.SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
L A Critical Areas Determination, issued by the Planning Division (See Handout #P20)
2_ Plot Plan - Three (3) copies, scaled I"=20' one of the three plot plans must be no
larger than 8 1/2" x 14")
a) Property lines, existing structures within the property, proposed fence location and
height
b) Streams, drainage courses, fire hydrants, water meters, power poles
c) Adjacent streets, roads, alleys, access casements, driveways
d) Description of proposed fence
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SPECIAL RESTRICTIONS & REQUIREMENTS
STREET AND CORNER RESTRICTIONS
For site obstruction concerns, fence height shall normally be limited to three (3) feet within ten
(10) feet of any street or access easement, and within thirty (30) feet of any corner unless an
exception is approved. Exception, if the City Traffic Engineer finds no sight or obstruction
hazard from the street or nearby property, fences of up to 6 feet in height may be approved.
NOTE. No fence or hedge may be constructed or maintained if it creates a sight or obstruction
hazard to the street or to nearby properly. No deviation from code requirements shall be
permitted by the City Traffic Engineer without staff review of the following factors; traffic
visibility, sight hazards, private and public safety considerations, lot shape, location and
topography, location of adjacent public and private structures, including natural features such as
trees, shrubs and landscaping.
FENCES CONSTRUCTED ON RETAINING WALLS OR ROCKERIES
When a retaining wall or rockery (three feet in height or greater) is contiguous to, and below, a
proposed fence; fences may be constructed, for the purposes of safety, no greater than 4 feet
above the top of the retaining wall or rockery.
SWIMMING POOL FENCES (See Handout #B76)
The minimum height of swimming pool fences is 6 feet with no openings greater than 2 inches.
(See Handout #B77)
CITY RIGHT OF WAY AND ENCROACHMENT PERMITS (See Handouts E26 & E63)
Fences shall typically be located on private property. Private property lines may not be clear
when properties are located adjacent to undeveloped City streets (i.e., streets without sidewalks
on each side). The City's Official Street Map indicates right-of-way areas that the City presides
over on every public street. The City may or may not be utilizing the entire width of right-of-way
on every street. Check the Official Street Map in the City Engineering Division to determine the
street right-of-way width, then field measure the actual street to determine the width of right-of-
way and extent of City property. Private fences may not be located within developed or
undeveloped City right-of-way unless the City Engineer approves a separate Encroachment
Permit. For more information on locating property lines See Handout #B59.
UTILITY EASEMENTS AND DRAINAGE COURSES OR WATERWAYS
Special restrictions and/or provisions may apply to fences and gates that are constructed over, or
adjacent to utility easements and/or drainage courses or waterways_ Contact a City Engineering
Technician for more specific information.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN BOARD APPROVAL
Design approval is required for all commercial and multifamily fences, contact the Planning
Division for more information.
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VARIANCE INFORMATION
A variance is required for any fence greater than 6 feet in height, contact the Planning Division
for specific information.
NOTE_ Trellises or arbors can, under certain circumstances, be above 6 feet in height (see the
descriptions of these features, below).
DEFINITIONS
Fence: A fence is a combination of materials, wood, metal, masonry or other material which
provides a visual and/or physical obstruction to an observer at ground level.
Trellis: A trellis is a horizontal structure of open lattice work designed and intended to support
the growth of vines or other vegetation, or a horizontal decorative element ,composed of lattice
work which admits light and air through a predominantly open design. A trellis is defined to be a
fence or a part of a fence, and is therefore regulated according to the fence requirements
explained in this handout. Note that a trellis which has a horizontal element, which is more than
thirty-six (36) inches in width, measured perpendicular to the fence or trellis is considered to be
an arbor (see arbor definition below). Trellises are subject to the same height limits that apply to
fences, with the following exceptions:
a) A trellis up to two (2) additional feet in height to a maximum of eight (8). feet may be
added as a decorative element to a fence so long as the combined length of the trellis(es)
constructed facing a property line do not exceed twenty five percent (25%) of the total length
of that property line.
b) A trellis up to two (2) additional feet in height to a maximum of eight (8) feet may be
added as a decorative element to a fence facing a street, alley or access easement so long as
the trellis remains free of any plantings, vegetation or other visual obstruction.
Arbor: An arbor is a separate free-standing or attached structure that has a lattice roof and lattice
walls, or a horizontal lattice work structure serving to roof a gate or entrance way. An arbor is
considered to be an accessory structure, and is regulated accordingly. A building permit is
required for an arbor, which exceeds 120 square feet in area (See Handout #B2). An arbor up to
three (3) additional feet in height to a nine (9) foot maximum may be constructed over a gate,
walkway or entrance within a required setback.
NOTE: THE PURPOSE OF THIS HANDOUT IS TO ASSIST THE PUBLIC IN COMPLYING WITH
DETAILED PERMIT SUBMITTAL RE UIREMENTS. IT IS NOT A COMPLETE LIST OF PERMIT OR
CODE REQUIREMENTS AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR APPLICABLE LAWS AND
REGULATIONS. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNERIDESIGN PROFESSIONAL TO REVIEW
THE SUBMITTAL FOR COMPLETENESS AND APPLICABILITY TO OTHER CODES_ ONLY COMPLETE
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE CITY FOR REVIEW.
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Sample Fence Plot Plan
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Property Owner:
Property Address:
John Doe Scale: 1" = 20'
9923 Main Street
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