Kirkpatrick 3-1-07.doc
March 1, 2007
Steven Kirkpatrick
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21090 88 Pl. W.
Edmonds, WA. 98026
Case: # ZE-07-55 (2007 – 0026)
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Location: 21090 88 Pl. W., Edmonds, WA. 98026
Dear Mr. Kirkpatrick,
The City has received a complaint regarding your fence height (being over 6 feet). The site was
inspected and the fence is over 6 feet and within 10 feet of an access easement.
The following extracted code sections in the Edmonds Community Development Code (ECDC)
would apply (bold added)
17.30.000 General.
A fence permit shall be required for any fence over three feet in height which is also
A.
within 10 feet of any street 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.
Unless a variance is first obtained, no fence shall be more than six feet in height
C. as
measured from the top of the fence to the lowest original grade.
Please submit a complete application for a fence permit at your earliest convenience by March 20,
2007. A Permit Coordinator will accept your application. As noted above, if you wish to apply
for a fence over 6 feet tall, a variance application is also required. There is no guarantee that a
variance will be granted if an application is submitted. A Planner can answer questions regarding
variance criteria.
Handouts on fences and variances are enclosed for your assistance. Thank you in advance for
your cooperation and assistance.
Sincerely,
Mike Thies
Code Enforcement Inspector
thies@ci.edmonds.wa.us
cc. J. Graf, Building Official