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AGENDA ITEM INFORMATION

COMMITTEE: Building and Planning Committee

ITEM:  PROPOSED ORDINANCE - FENCES IN THE FLOODPLAIN

Consider for approval 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. Both Option A and Option B of the proposed ordinance will be advertised.