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19980623OR1844ORDINANCE NO. 1844 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA, BY REPEALING SECTION 1102 THEREOF AND ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Section 1102 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Blair, Nebraska is hereby repealed and revoked in its entirety. SECTION 2. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Blair, Nebraska is hereby amended to add the following provisions: "SECTION 1102 FENCES. WALLS AND HEDGES Fences. Walls and Hedges: Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard, provided that no fence, wall or hedge along the sides or front edge of any front yard shall be over three and one half feet (3 1/2') in height. Additionally, no fence, wall or hedge shall exceed two and one half feet (2 112') in height when located within the site triangle of a corner lot. The following regulations shall apply to the construction of fences: 1) No solid fence shall be constructed closer to the street than the front property line. If sidewalk is located within the front yard, no fence shall enclose the sidewalk nor shall a fence be constructed nearer than six inches (6 ") from the sidewalk. 2) No fence erected in a required front yard shall materially obstruct public view. Permitted types of fences shall include chain link fencing, wood fencing, (including split rail), wrought iron, plastic, vinyl, or other ornamental fencing. No component of a front yard fence shall exceed three and one half feet (3 1/2') in height, nor shall any structural member exceed thirty six inches (36 ") in area, as measured using the horizontal cross section. 3) No fence shall be constructed which will constitute a traffic hazard as identified in the sight triangle of a corner lot (See Section 1101). 4) No fence constructed in the second front yard of a corner lot shall exceed forty eight inches (48") in height. For purposes of this Section, the `second front yard' shall be deemed to be the area extending from the front corner of the house to the rear lot line on the side of the lot immediately adjacent to a City street. 5) No fence shall be constructed in such a manner or be of such design as to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or animals by intent of its construction or by inadequate maintenance. 6) No fence within Residential Districts, except fences erected upon public or parochial school grounds or in public parks and in public playgrounds, shall be constructed of a height greater than six feet (6'). 7) All fences shall conform to the construction standards of the Uniform Building Code and other ordinances. 8) In Commercial and Industrial Districts, maximum height of fences shall be six feet (6'); provided however, if industry standards for certain types of businesses require fences of greater heights, the Zoning Administrator at his/her discretion may allow greater heights. 9) All fences or parts thereof which are solid shall be constructed so that posts, braces, stringers, and all other structural members faced to the interior of the lot or parcel being fenced. 10) Effective from and after July 1, 1998, the Rules and Regulations of the Uniform Building Code pertaining to confinement and fencing of outdoor pools shall be in effect and shall be enforced. 11) All fence posts shall be made of wood, wrought iron, plastic, vinyl, ornamental fencing or of similar material as the remainder of the fence." SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and following the passage and publication hereof as required by law. ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED this ALICE I. DTEDRICHSEN, CITY CLERK (SEAL) STATE OF NEBRASKA WASHINGTON COUNTY ) 23 day of June CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA BY L IMC - H EL A. MINES, MAYOR , 1998. b ALICE I. DI HDRICHSEN hereby certifies that she is the duly appointed, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Blair, Nebraska, and that the above and foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved at a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of said City held on the 23 day of June , 1998. ALICE I. DIEDRICHSEN, CITY CLERK TICLE 11 Si "ELEMENTARY ISTRICT REGULATI SINS SECTION 1101 VIS ` :ILITY AT INTERSECTIONS Sight Triangle Easement: On a corner lot in all districts, except the CCB Central Business District, continuous unobstructed sight distance shall be provided for safe traffic operations. No obstruction, including fences, hedges, walls, shrubbery or other manmade or natural obstructions shall exist between a height of two and one -half (2 1/2) feet and ten (10) feet with a sight triangle of the following dimensions set forth on Diagram shown below and incorporated by this reference herein: STtecaT CSEE GLASSI F1GATIO }J) a n t CSES TAF.LE 5 la t-}T TX1ANGL.1= EASEM RE-at-425 M 5 N1 �Y STg -E5T G1—ASS I Fl CATION CM- ASU1ZED ALONG Curb or 71 ID outside lane) a v y J }- ``A CPCSTAr.I• E 1 Ft ET) • ..1 V 4 1 45 LOCAL STS_a>= T 45 45 60 45 c LLEc. -T - s rr.a -r 45 45 60 60 AfzT E F s a -r 45 60 T- (ANGLE *All Local to Collector, Local to Arterial, Collector to Arterial and Arterial to Arterial should be controlled by stop si , {iE s a r d tram flc signals. r-- I -- ... . �rl' CURB Blair Zoning Ordinance 103 „ g(Drsres.NGE IN FEET) Source: The Illustrated Book of Development Definitions, (Moskowitz, Harvey and Carl Lindbloom, 1995). 5/1998 SECTION 1102 FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES Fences: Walls and Hedges: Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard, provided that no fence, wall or hedge along the sides or front edge of any front yard shall be over three and one half (3 1/2) feet in height. Additionally, no fence, wall or hedge shall exceed 2 1/2 feet in height when located within the site triangle of a corner lot. The following regulations shall apply to the construction of fences. 1) No solid fence shall be constructed closer to the street than the front property line. If sidewalk is located within the front yard, no fence shall be closer than 6 inches to the sidewalk. 2) No fence erected in a required front yard shall materially obstruct public view. Permitted types of fences shall include split rail, chain link, or other similar material. No component of a front yard fence shall exceed 3 1/2 feet in height, nor shall any structural member exceed 36 inches in area, as measured using the horizontal cross section. 3) No fence shall be constructed which will constitute a traffic hazard as identified in the site triangle of a corner lot (See Section 1101). 4) No fence constructed in the second front yard (the side yard abutting the street) of a corner lot shall exceed 48 inches in height. 5) No fence shall be constructed in such a manner or be of such design as to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or animals by intent of its construction or by inadequate maintenance. 6) No fence within Residential Districts, except fences erected upon public or parochial school grounds or in public parks and in public playgrounds, shall be constructed of a height greater than six (6) feet. 7) All fences shall conform to the construction standards of the building code and other ordinances. 8) In commercial and industrial districts, maximum height of fences shall be six (6) feet. Except, when industry standards for certain types of businesses require fences of greater heights, the Zoning Administrator at his/her discretion may allow greater heights . 9) Is hereby created to read: All fences or parts thereof which are solid shall be constructed so that all posts, braces, stringers, and all other structural members faced to the interior or the lot or parcel being fenced. Blair Zoning Ordinance 104 SECTION 1102.01 SATELLITE DISHES, TELEVISION ANTENNAS, WIND GENERATORS Satellite dishes over twenty (20) inches in diameter, television antennas, and wind generators shall not be located in the front, other street yard or side yard, but may be located in the rear yard if they are at least five (5) feet from the side lot line, ten (10) feet from the rear lot line, and on corner lots they shall be set back the full required front yard set -back on the other street yard frontage. If these structures are located on top of the main structure, they must meet the minimum set -backs for the district. If these structures are to be located on a double frontage lot, they may be located in the front yard which is opposite of the direction which the majority of the residential structures in the block face as long as they are at least twenty (20) feet from the street right -of -way and five (5) feet from the side lot line. Blair Zoning Ordinance 105 402.04 NOTIFICATION OF IMPROVEMENTS SCHEDULE: The subdivider shall indicate by a letter when improvements as required will be provided. Any proposed restrictive covenants for the land involved shall accompany the letter. 402.05 NOTIFICATION OF THE COUNTY PLANNING COMMISSION AND COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT: The City shall notify the Washington County Planning Commission and County Highway Superintendent of any proposed subdivision plat and provide the commission and superintendent with all available materials on the proposed plat, when such proposed plat lies partially or totally within the extraterritorial subdivision jurisdiction being exercised by the City of Blair. The commission and highway superintendent shall be given Thirty (30) days to officially comment on the appropriateness of the design and improvements proposed in the plat. The review period shall run concurrently with subdivision review activities of the City of Blair after the County Planning Commission and Highway Superintendent receives all available material for a proposed subdivision plat. 402.06 NOTIFICATION OF SCHOOL BOARD: At least ten (10) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the preliminary plat is to be considered for approval, the Planning Commission shall submit a copy of the proposal to the school board of each school district which the proposed development affects, and shall notify the school board of the meeting date. Copies of the plat may be submitted to any other agency which may be affected. 402.065 NOTIFICATION OF WASHINGTON COUNTY SURVEYOR: At least ten (10) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the preliminary plat is to be considered for approval, the Planning Commission shall submit a copy of the proposal to the Washington County Surveyor and shall notify said Surveyor of the meeting date. 402.07 NOTIFICATION OF FIRE DEPARTMENT: At least ten (10) days prior to the Planning Commission meeting at which the preliminary plat is to be considered for approval, the Planning Commission shall submit a copy of the proposal to the Blair Volunteer Fire Department. 402.08 NOTIFICATION OF ADJACENT LAND OWNERS: All persons which are the recorded title owners of land within three hundred (300) feet of any point along the perimeter of the land to be subdivided shall be notified in writing of the pending subdivision. The letter of notification shall be mailed to recipients no later than ten (10) days prior to the Planning Commission's public hearing. Adjacent land owners shall have ten days from the date of notification to notify the City Administrator of any protests which they may have concerning the application. Blair Subdivision Regulations 17 5/1998 A "Subdivision Action Pending" sign will be posted on the front yard of the property under consideration for subdivision at least ten (10) days prior to the public hearings of the Planning Commission and City Council. 402.09 PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVAL/REJECTION: After review of the preliminary plat and negotiations with the subdivider, the Planning Commission shall reject or conditionally approve the preliminary plat within forty (40) days after the official meeting at which the plat was considered. The Planning Commission will consider the Preliminary Plat at a public hearing, of which a ten (10) day notice will be given in a newspaper of general circulation in Blair, Nebraska. After recommendation of Planning Commission, recommendation should be forwarded to the City Council for consideration. 402.10 RECORDING OF ACTION BY PLANNING COMMISSION: The action of the Planning Commission shall be noted on three (3) copies of the Preliminary Plat, referenced and attached to any conditions determined. One copy shall be returned to the subdivider, one copy relayed to the City Council, and one copy retained by the Planning Commission. 402.11 APPROVAL IS CONDITIONAL: Approval of a preliminary plat shall not constitute approval of the final plat. Rather, it shall be deemed an expression of approval or conditional approval of the submitted plat as a guide for the preparation of the fmal plat, which will be subject to further consideration by the Planning Commission and City Council. Any conditional approval of the preliminary plat shall be effective for a period of one (1) year unless an extension is granted by the Planning Commission. SECTION 403 PROCEDURE FOR APPROVAL OF FINAL PLAT 403.01 PLAT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Final plats shall be submitted to the Zoning Administrator within six (6) months of approval of the preliminary plat unless an extension is granted by the Planning Commission. The fmal plat shall conform to the preliminary plat as approved and to the requirements of all applicable Ordinances and state laws; and, if desired by the subdivider, it may constitute only that portion of the approved Preliminary Plat which he /she proposes to record and develop at the time; provided, however, that such portion conforms to all requirements of these Regulations. Submittal of any portion of the approved area shall be interpreted as satisfying the one (1) year submission requirement. 403.02 FEES: A fmal plat review fee shall accompany the application for final approval of the plat. The applicant shall pay and the application must be accompanied by a nonrefundable application fee. Said fee shall be set and determined from time to time as deemed necessary by the Mayor and City Council by resolution, and shall be appended to the Municipal Code as part of an appendix for permit, license, and application fees. 5/1998 Blair Subdivision Regulations 18 403.03 SCALE AND FINAL PLAT CONTENTS: The three (3) mylar reproducible originals and thirty (30) copies of the Final Plat and other exhibits required for approval shall be submitted. The Final Plat shall be drawn in ink on tracing cloth, mylar, or similar material, and shall be at a scale of one inch (1 ") to one hundred feet (100') or larger. The final plat shall show the following: (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) ( (8) (9) Date, title, name, and location of subdivision. Street and street names, lots and lot numbers. Graphic scale and true north point. Monuments or pins unless waived pursuant to Section 602. Dimensions, angles, and bearings, and complete legal description of the property. Sufficient engineering data to reproduce any line on the ground. Names of adjoining properties. Locations, dimensions, and purpose of any easements. Purpose for which sites are dedicated or reserved, and the transfer of ownership of the same. (10) Certification by surveyor certifying to accuracy of survey and plat. (11) Certification by the County Treasurer that all assessed taxes for the current year have been paid in full. (12) Certification signed and acknowledged by all parties holding title or having any title interest in the land subdivided and consenting to the preparation'an recording of the plat as submitted. (13) Location of street trees, size, and species. (14) Certificate for approval by the Planning Commission to be signed by the Chairman. (15) Certificate for approval by the Council and signatures of the Mayor and City Clerk. (16) Square footage of each lot. 5/1998 Blair Subdivision Regulations 19 APPENDIX FEES SET BY MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL Application Permit and License Fees License Fee - General Contractor Permit Issuance Fee Building Permit Deposit Fee (Required on Permits $10,000 and Over) $ 25.00 $ 15.00 $ 200.00 Building Permit Fees PLUS PERMIT ISSUANCE FEE $ 0 TO $ 1,999 $ 15.00 $ 2,000 TO $ 4,999 $ 25.00 $ 5,000 TO $ 9,999 $ 50.00 $ 10,000 TO $ 49,999 $ 50.00 + $ 5.00 per 1000 $ 50,000 TO $ 99,999 $ 250.00 + $ 4.50 per 1000 $ 100,000 TO $ 199,999 $ 475.00 + $ 4.00 per 1000 $ 200,000 TO $ 399,999 $ 875.00 + $ 2.50 per 1000 $ 400,000 TO $ 999,000 $ 1,375.00 + $ 1.25 per 1000 $ 1,000,000 AND OVER $ 2,125.00 + $ 1.00 per 1000 Sign Erecting (Per Sign $ 15.00 NO ISSUANCE FEE Fences /Roofing /Siding and Soffits/Swimming Pools ... $ 15.00 Deck (No Roofs)/Window and Door Replacements Satellite Dish /Radio Antenna NO ISSUANCE FEE PLUMBING PERMIT FEES License Fee - Master Plumber $ 25.00 plus a $1,000.00 bond Permit Issuance Fee $ 15.00 Plumbing: Modular Home $ 15.00 Kitchen (Per Unit) $ 8.00 Bath (Per Unit) $ 8.00 Rough -In Bath (Per Unit) $ 4.00 Slop Sink/Laundry Tray (Per Unit) $ 5.00 Outside Water Faucet (Per Unit) $ 3.00 Water Heater (New and Replacement) (Per Unit) $ 3.00 Drinking Fountain (Per Unit) $ 3.00 Water Service $ 10.00 Sewer $ 10.00 Groundwork $ 10.00 Septic Tank & Laterals $ 10.00 Lawn Sprinkler System $ 10.00 Sprinkler System (Commercial) $ 30.00 Gas/Water Piping System (Commercial) $ 30.00 Water Taps are billed separately after completed and inventory log turned in by Utilities Department. MECHANICAL PERMIT FEES License Fee - Master Heating $ 25.00 plus a $1,000.00 bond Permit Issuance Fee $ 15.00 Heating Permit Fees (New Construction) Modular Home $ 15.00 Forced Air /Heat Pup Systems BTU /h (Per Unit - Residential /Commercial) $ 25.00 Air Conditioner Unit — Per Unit (Commercial /Residential) (New) $ 10.00 Forced Air Systems /Air Conditioner — Per Unit -Unit Replacement $ 10.00 Commercial /Residential Refrigeration Units /Coolers /Lines /Compressor $ 10.00 Per Unit Commercial (New or Replacement) Appliance Vents /Fans $ 10.00 Boiler $ 15.00 Duct System $ 10.00 Gas /Air Outlets (Per Outlet) $ 2.00 Radiant Heat Systems $ 25.00 License Fee - Electrician plus a $1,000.00 bond Permit Issuance Fee Electric Permit Fees Existing Service (Upgrade) Temporary Service Fire Alarm System ELECTRICAL PERMIT FEES COMMERCIAL /MULTI- FAMILY AND ALL UPGRADES: New Service Fee = (Amp Fee + 2.00 per branch circuit) 1 -100 Amp Fee 101 -200 Amp Fee 201 -300 Amp Fee 301 -400 Amp Fee 401 -500 Amp Fee 501 -600 Amp Fee 601 -700 Amp Fee 701 -800 Amp Fee 801 -900 Amp Fee 901 -1000 Amp Fee IF OVER 1000 Amp 1st 1000 A Each additional 100 A (Example: 200 ampere service with 40 branch circuits = $18.00 + (40 x 2.00) = $98.00 inspection fee) $ 25.00 $ 15.00 $ 10.00 $ 10.00 $ 10,00 $ 13.00 $ 18.00 $ 30.00 $ 42.00 $ 55.00 $ 67.00 $ 80.00 $ 92.00 $ 105.00 $ 117.00 $ 117.00 $ 13.00 NEW RESIDENTIAL: New Single Family/Two Family Dwellings .045 cents x per sq. foot of finished area Other types of residential occupancies and alterations, additions and modifications to existing residential and commercial buildings: Receptacle, Switch and Lighting Outlets $ .75 Lighting Fixtures $ .75 Residential /Commercial Appliances $ 3.00 (Fixed appliance or receptacle outlet) Power Apparatus (220 volts) $ 5.00 Signs $ 15.00 Miscellaneous Apparatus, Conduits and Conductors (For electrical apparatus, conduits and conductors for which a permit is required but for which no fee is herein set forth.) $ 11.00 License Fee - Tree Trimmer $ 25.00 plus a $2,000.00 bond After Hour Fees (Inspections that require the inspector to remain on the Job Site past 5:00 p.m. for an extended period.) Reinsoection Fee (Fee for each inspection or reinspection when such portion of the work for which inspection was called is not complete or when corrections have not been made, and fee shall apply for additional inspections required by failure to call) Work Without a Permit: $ 30.00 /Hour $ 10.00 Whenever any work for which a permit is required by code has been commenced without first obtaining said permit. Fine shall equal the actual cost of permit (Example: New House started with valuation of $100,000 - Permit Fee = $475.00 Fine = $475.00; Garage Permit Fee = $50.00 Fine = $50.00) All permit fees are based per dwelling unit (Example: 22 apartments would be charged for 22 separate permits on the Mechanical /Plumbing /Electrical. However, only one (1) permit issuance fee would be charged per permit even though 22 separate permit fees would be collected.) MISCELLANEOUS PERMIT FEES Building Moving $ 25.00 Demolishing Building $ 25.00 Curb Cut $ 15.00 $3.00 per ft. deposit Utility Excavation $ 15.00 $1.50 per ft. deposit Special Use Permit, New $ 55.00 Special Use Permit, Renewal $ 35.00 Variance Application $ 55.00 Lot Split Application $ 65.00 Preliminary Plat $ 100.00 Plus $1.50 for each lot Final Plat $ 15.00 Plus $1.50 for -each lot Replat $ 100.00 Plus $1.50 for each lot Nonconforming Use, Limited Extension $ 55.00 Rezoning or Zoning Ordinance Amendments $ 55.00 ORDINANCE NO. 1 844 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA, BY REPEALING SECTION 1102 THEREOF AND ADOPTING NEW PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO FENCES, WALLS AND HEDGES, REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH AND PROVIDING WHEN THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BE IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. BE IT ORDAINED BY THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA: SECTION 1. Section 1102 of the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Blair, Nebraska is hereby repealed and revoked in its entirety. SECTION 2. The Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance of the City of Blair, Nebraska is hereby amended to add the following provisions: "SECTION 1102 FENCES. WALLS AND HEDGES Fences. Walls and Hedges: Notwithstanding other provisions of this ordinance, fences, walls and hedges may be permitted in any required yard, provided that no fence, wall or hedge along the sides or front edge of any front yard shall be over three and one half feet (3 1/2) in height. Additionally, no fence, wall or hedge shall exceed two and one half feet (21/2) in height when located within the site triangle of a corner lot. The following regulations shall apply to the construction of fences: 1) No solid fence shall be constructed closer to the street than the front property line. If sidewalk is located within the front yard, no fence shall enclose the sidewalk nor shall a fence be constructed nearer than six inches (6 ") from the sidewalk. 2) No fence erected in a required front yard shall materially obstruct public view. Permitted types of fences shall include chain link fencing, wood fencing, (including split rail), wrought iron, plastic, vinyl, or other ornamental fencing. No component of a front yard fence shall exceed three and one half feet (3 1/2') in height, nor shall any structural member exceed thirty six inches (36 ") in area, as measured using the horizontal cross section. 3) No fence shall be constructed which will constitute a traffic hazard as identified in the sight triangle of a corner lot (See Section 1101). 4) No fence constructed in the second front yard of a corner lot shall exceed forty eight inches (48 ") in height. For purposes of this Section, the `second front yard' shall be deemed to be the area extending from the front corner of the house to the rear lot line on the side of the lot immediately adjacent to a City street. 5) No fence shall be constructed in such a manner or be of such design as to be hazardous or dangerous to persons or animals by intent of its construction or by inadequate maintenance. 6) No fence within Residential Districts, except fences erected upon public or parochial school grounds or in public parks and in public playgrounds, shall be constructed of a height greater than six feet (6'). 7) All fences shall conform to the construction standards of the Uniform Building Code and other ordinances. 8) In Commercial and Industrial Districts, maximum height of fences shall be six feet (6'); provided however, if industry standards for certain types of businesses require fences of greater heights, the Zoning Administrator at his/her discretion may allow greater heights. 9) All fences or parts thereof which are solid shall be constructed so that posts, braces, stringers, and all other structural members faced to the interior of the lot or parcel being fenced. 10) Effective from and after July 1, 1998, the Rules and Regulations of the Uniform Building Code pertaining to confinement and fencing of outdoor pools shall be in effect and shall be enforced. 11) All fence posts shall be made of wood, wrought iron, plastic, vinyl, ornamental fencing or of similar material as the remainder of the fence." SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict herewith are hereby repealed. SECTION 4. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and following the passage and publication hereof as required by law. ATTEST: PASSED AND APPROVED this 23 day of / r ALICE I. DIEDRICHSEN, CITY CLERK (SEAL) STATE OF NEBRASKA ) )ss WASHINGTON COUNTY ) June , 1998. CITY OF BLAIR, NEBRASKA BY H EA MINES, MAYOR CITY OF 1 • i v 5 $ 9 � y SE l'J p m e FIRS: CLASS a s ,m A 9 ALICE I. DIEDRICHSEN hereby certifies that she is the duly appointed, qualified and acting City Clerk of the City of Blair, Nebraska, and that the above and foregoing Ordinance was passed and approved at a regular meeting of the Mayor and City Council of said City held on the 23 day of June . 1998. ALICE I. DTEDRICHSEN, CITY CLERK