Ord 2024-011 - Zoning Code Amendments

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6 a. Comparable Materials. Comparable, durable, high quality materials may be used with approval of an Administrative Exception per Section 2.10.408. b. Razor/Barbed Wire. Razor/barbed wire materials, such as wire strips or coiled (“con- certina”) wire and similar fencing materials capable of inflicting significant physical injury or discomfort are only allowed in the IL and IG Districts, subject to the follow- ing. 1. Location. Razor/barbed wire shall not be located within 200 feet of a residential district. 2. Angle of installation. Razor/barbed wire shall be installed and maintained at a forty-five (45) degree or a ninety (90) degree angle into the property it is secur- ing, measured from the vertical axis representing the fence. The razor/barbed wire shall not extend over adjoining public or private property. 3. Clearance. There shall be a minimum of six feet between the lowest portion of the razor/barbed wire and the ground below. 4. Height. The height of the fence, with the razor/barbed wire, cannot exceed the fence height limits established in the fence regulations. 5. Vacant lots. Razor/barbed wire and similar materials capable of inflicting sig- nificant physical injury or discomfort are prohibited on vacant lots. 6. Knox Box. A "Knox Box," and/or other similar approved devices shall be in- stalled for emergency access as may be required by the Police and Fire Depart- ments. As a condition of permit issuance, when access is attained under emer- gency or urgent circumstances, all permit applicants and, by extension, the sub- ject site's property owner(s), agree to waive any and all claims for damages to the fence and associated equipment against the City of San Leandro, the Police Department, the Fire Department, their employees and/or others acting at their direction. c. Electrified Security Fencing. Electrified Security Fencing is prohibited on vacant lots and only allowed in the IL and IG Districts, subject to the following. 1. Electrified Security Fencing shall be completely surrounded by a non-electrified perimeter fence or wall that is not less than six feet in height. 2. The space between an electrified fence and the surrounding nonelectrified pe- rimeter fence or wall shall be kept clean and free of trash, litter, debris, and veg- etation.