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Peer 1 Safe Fencing Regulations Resolution No. 20211104-039 May 4, 2022 Resolution No. 20211104-39 • Initiated code amendments to address dangerous fence design including spiked elements that protrude above the top horizontal bar of a fence • Directed the City Manager to evaluate: - Requiring fIat top styles on new fences of all lengths - Applying flat top fence requirements to all new fences of six feet tall or - Applying flat top fence requirements to substantial fence repairs or remodeling of 50% or more of an existing fence lower 2 Resolution Findings • City Code currently allows some spiked fence styles that can pose significant risk to humans and animals, including: - Entrapment and impalement of children - Workers performing roof and gutter maintenance - Pets or wildlife that jump over fences • Purpose of the meeting is to obtain commission feedback on proposed amendments 3 Options • Requiring fIat top styles on new fences of all lengths • Applying flat top fence requirements to all new fences of six feet tall or lower • Applying flat top fence requirements to substantial fence repairs or remodeling of 50% or more of an existing fence • Other considerations 4 Engagement Once engagement concludes: • Develop recommendations based on stakeholder feedback • Move amendments forward for Board/ Commission/ Council review Internal Engagement Series: 04.26.22 DSD Divisions 04.27.22 Partner Departments 04.27.22 Building and Standards Commission 05.04.22 Historic Landmark Commission External Engagement Series: 04.25.22 – 06.05.22 05.07.22/ 05.26.22 05.10.22 / 05.16.22 SpeakUp Austin Platform In-Person Public Engagements Virtual Public Engagements 5 Outreach Broad Outreach • Boosted Social Media • NextDoor • El Mundo • Austin American Statesman • Austin Chronicle • DSD Newsletter 6 Targeted Outreach • American Fence Association • American Institute of Architects • American Society of Landscape Architects • Asian Contractor’s Association • Associated General Contractors • Austin Apartment Association • Austin Association of Builders • Austin Board of Realtors • Austin Contractors and Engineers Association • Austin Home Builders Association • Austin Hotel and Lodging Association • Austin Infill Coalition • Austin Tenant’s Association • Black Contractor’s Association • Capital Metro • Certified Building Designers • Community Registry Fence Contractors/ Companies • Fence/ Pool permit applicants • • Hispanic Contractor’s Association • Historic Preservation stakeholders • Habitat for Humanity • Housing Authority of the City of Austin • National Association of Remodeling Industry Pool Contractors/ Companies • Pool and Hot Tub Alliance • Real Estate Council of Austin • School Districts • Texas Hotel and Lodging Association Thank you! 7