Description
This dangerous and unnecessary fencing remains despite promises to remove and restore to a more historically relevant barrier around the Mint employee parking lot.
This is historic old city not a prison yard. This is dangerous to the community.
4 Comments
Acknowledged Philly311 (Registered User)
The Zoning Code currently allows fences as follows:
Front – fences at the front of a dwelling may be up to 3 ½ feet in height.
Rear – fences at the rear or side of a dwelling may be up to 6 feet in height.
Along streets – fences along any street frontage may be up to 3 ½ feet in height.
Razor/Barbed Wire - Razor/barbed wire is not illegal.
However:
Razor and barbed wire on top of a fence is considered part of the height.
Razor/barbed is in violation as a hazard if it is strung low enough to be dangerous to a person.
Example: If barbed wire is placed at the top of an 8 ft. high fence and located within the property line, it is not usually a hazard. On the other hand, if the barbed wire is placed on top of a 6 ft. high fence it then becomes a potential hazard where people could brush against it or fall or be pushed into it.
The Administrative Code currently exempts non-masonry fences that fall within legal heights from zoning review and the necessity of obtaining a zoning permit [A-301.2.5(R) #28].
Please let us know if this fence does not meet these requirements so that we are better able to assist you. Thank you. (mb)
Closed Philly311 (Registered User)
Reopened Tammee Thompson (Registered User)
Juliana (Registered User)