§ 19.550.025 — Monitored electrified security fence system

19.550.025 - Monitored electrified security fence system.

The construction and use of a monitored electrified security fence Systems shall be allowed as provided in this section, subject to the following requirements: A. Unless otherwise specified herein, monitored electrified security fence systems shall be constructed and operated in conformance with the specifications set forth in International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) Standard No. 60335-2-76 current edition. B. The energizer for monitored electrified security fence systems must be driven by a commercial storage battery, not to exceed 12 volts DC, that is charged primarily by a solar panel. C. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be installed four to eight inches behind a minimum five-foot-high non-electrified perimeter fence/wall. D. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall have a maximum height of ten feet. E. Monitored electrified security fence systems adjacent to a residential zone or use shall be located behind a minimum six-foot tall block wall. F. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be clearly identified with warning signs that read: "Warning-Electric Fence" at intervals of not more than 30 linear feet. G. Permitted Locations. 1. Monitored electrified security fence systems are prohibited in all residential, mixed-use, and public facilities zoning districts. 2. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be permitted in industrial zones as identified in Table 19.150.020.B Incidental Use Table. 3. Monitored electrified security fence systems shall be permitted in commercial and other zones (except in PF - Public Facilities zone) as identified in Table 19.150.020.B Incidental Use Table for specific uses in 19.150.020.A Permitted Uses Table, including the following: • Ambulance company - with vehicle storage • Cemeteries, mortuaries and ancillary uses • Crematoriums • Commercial storage facilities (mini-warehouse) • Equipment sales and rental • Heliport or helistop • Laundry commercial • Outdoor storage yard • Parking lot or parking structure • Golf courses and driving ranges • Vehicle parts and accessories • Outdoor storage • Vehicle rental • Wireless telecommunication facilities 4. Uses not permitted by the current zoning designation are ineligible for a monitored electric security fence unless the Community & Economic Development Department Director, or his/her designee, pursuant to Chapter 19.060 (Interpretation of Code), determines that the use is similar and no more detrimental than a listed use. 5. Installation of electrified security fence systems are prohibited in properties adjacent to a park. H. Required permitting. 1. All monitored electrified security fence systems shall require an alarm user's permit pursuant to Chapter 5.58. 2. All monitored electrified security fence systems that abut a residential property or are located within 300 feet of an existing public park, childcare facility, recreation center, community center, or school facility shall require a building permit and minor conditional use permit. I. Compliance with Development Standards. The associated outdoor storage area shall comply with all applicable site location, development and operational standards required by this Title, including, but not limited to, screening, fences and walls, landscaping, lighting, paving, and any discretionary permit requirement. J. It shall be unlawful for any person to install, maintain or operate a monitored electrified security fence system in violation of this section.

(Ord. No. 7701, § 31, 2025; Ord. 7660, § 13, 2024; Ord. 7617 § 2(Exh. B), 2022)