Elliot 1-6-17.doc
January 6, 2017
Lee Elliot
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9216 240 St. S.W.
Edmonds, WA. 98020
Case: # COD2017-0005
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Location: 9216 240 St. S.W.., Edmonds, WA. 98020
Dear Mr. Elliot,
It was noted that a fence had been recently constructed that required a permit. The following extracted code sections
in the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC) would apply to the fence (bold added):
ECDC 17.30.000 General.
which is also within 10 feet of any street
A. A fence permit shall be required for any fence over three feet in height
right-of-way or access easement or within 30 feet of any corner.
Height shall be measured from the top of the fence
to the lowest original grade.
B. A fence permit shall be required for any fence within a critical area or its buffer.
C. Unless a variance is first obtained, no fence shall be more than six feet in height as measured from the top of the
fence to the lowest original grade.
C. In addition to the height limits imposed by ECDC 17.30.000(C), the following additions to a fence may be
constructed without a variance:
1. A trellis up to two additional feet in height to a maximum of eight 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 25 percent of the
total length of that property line.
2. A trellis up to two additional feet in height to a maximum of eight 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.
Pertinent definitions:
predominantly open
2. “Lattice” and/or “lattice work” is a framework of cross wood or metal strips or a framework of
wood or metal designed for decorative purposes or landscaping purposes.
3. “Predominantly open” refers to a lattice work or similar decorative pattern which is designed to permit the free flow
of light and air through the framework and which is designed primarily for decorative rather than privacy or security
purposes.
4. “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.
Corrective actions required by January 20, 2017:
Please obtain a building permit for the new fence construction.
Thank you in advance for your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
Code Enforcement Inspector
Mike.thies@edmondswa.gov