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ITEM:  PROPOSED ORDINANCE - FENCES IN THE FLOODPLAIN

Consider for recommendation to the Board of Commissioners authorizing the Township Secretary to advertise notice of intent to hold a public hearing and adopt an ordinance amendment on September 19, 2017 to amend the Code of the Township of Lower Merion, Chapter 155, entitled Zoning, to amend Article XXV, General Regulations, §155 -130, Regulations of Fences and Walls by adding a new Section §155-130 E, and to Amend Article XXVII, Floodplain District, §155 -154.1 by amending §155 -154.1 F to preserve the scenic corridor along the Schuylkill River, and to amend Article XXVII, Floodplain District, §155 -157, permitted uses by amending §155-157 G and adding a new Section §155-157 M to allow accessory fencing for residential properties in the floodway fringe. 

 

Attached are two separate proposed ordinances (Option A and Option B) for the Committee's consideration. 

PUBLIC COMMENT
ATTACHMENTS:
DescriptionType
Issue BriefingIssue Briefing
Proposed Ordinance AOrdinance
Proposed Ordinance BOrdinance