Planning Commission modifies fence ordinance

The Ritzville Planning Commission voted to remove section 11.115.030, from the city’s Fence code at the Aug. 8 meeting.

Commission Chairman Stephen McFadden explained the commission decided to remove the section, referred to as the “clear view triangle,” from the fence chapter at the July 11 meeting.

The chapter stated no fencing or obstruction constituting a hazard to the public within an area designated as the clear view triangle.

He added the commission would need to add language to the Access, Alleys, Off-Street Parking and Loading chapter, which addresses vision clearance at intersections...