An ordinance amending Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws regarding minimum standards for the construction and maintenance of fences.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE METROPOLITAN GOVERNMENT OF NASHVILLE AND DAVIDSON COUNTY:

Section 1. That Section 16.24.330 of the Metropolitan Code of Laws shall be and the same is hereby amended by adding the following new subsections L, M, and N:

“L. Fences shall be constructed using only the following materials:
1. Woven wire.
2. Wrought iron.
3. Wood, vinyl, steel, or aluminum slats of no more than 1” by 6” in width hung vertically, horizontally, or diagonally between steel, wood, or vinyl posts no further than ten feet apart.
4. Masonry consisting of brick, concrete block, split-face block, dry-stack stones, or stones and mortar.
5. Plastic or other synthetic material treated in a manner to maintain the fence in good structural condition and with an appearance that is aesthetically compatible with the type of fence it represents.
6. Decorative-type split rail or dry-stack stone may be used for decorative fences.
M. Metal fences shall consist of materials manufactured and/or treated in a manner to prevent rust or corrosion. Wood fences shall be painted, stained or preserved in a manner to maintain the fence in good structural condition. All fences shall be maintained in a manner to preserve the structural integrity and appearance of the fence, including but not limited to the replacement of broken boards or sections and preventing paint from peeling.
N. The provisions of subsection L. and subsection M. above shall not apply to temporary construction fencing, temporary tree protection fencing, temporary festival fencing, fencing around a place of incarceration, or to any fence located on property in the AR, AG, R80 or RS80 zoning districts as designated on the official zoning map of the metropolitan government.”

Section 2. This Ordinance shall take effect from and after its adoption, the welfare of The Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County requiring it.

Sponsored by: Amanda McClendon

Amendment No. 1
To
Ordinance No. BL2004-346

Mr. President:

I move to amend Ordinance No. BL2004-346 as follows:
1. By amending Section 1 by adding at the beginning of subsection L. the phrase “Except as otherwise provided in the metropolitan zoning code,”.
2. By amending Section 1 by adding after the phrase “Woven wire” the phrase “or chain link”.

Sponsored by: Amanda McClendon

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY
Introduced:	August 17, 2004
Passed First Reading:	August 17, 2004
Referred to:	Codes, Fair & Farmers Market Committee
Amended:	September 21, 2004
Passed Second Reading:	September 21, 2004
Passed Third Reading:	October 5, 2004
Approved:	October 6, 2004
By: