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setback.For corner lots or double frontage lots, a fence between 42 inches and 6 feet in height is permitted within one of the two front yard setbacks, so long as for corner lots, this fence cannot extend past a line created by an extension of the front wall of the (See Figure 9.2751(14)(b)1.) dwelling. 2.Except as provided in subsection (c) below,fences up to 6 feet in height are permitted within the required interior yard setback. 3.The height of fences that are not located within the required setback areas is the same as the regular height limits of the zone. 4.Fences must meet the standards in EC 9.6780 Vision Clearance Area. (c) Deer Fencing. The following standards apply in the R-1 zone to fencing in the front and interior yards that is intended to protect property from damage by deer and/or other animals. The purpose of these standards is to allow for increased opportunities for urban agriculture in otherwise under-utilized front and interior yards whileencouraging compatibility with a low-density residential environment. 1.Deer fencing up to a maximum height of 8 feet above grade is permitted in the front and interior yard setbacks. 2.Deer fencing may extend above any fence that meets allowable fence heights per subsection (b) of this section if the portion above allowable height provides a clear view through the fence. For the purposes of this subsection, a clear view fence shall be unobstructed to both light and air and shall have a minimum open area between wire strands of 8 square inches with a minimum of 2 inches in any one dimension. In addition, no horizontal component (such as wood or metal), other than tension wire, may be used as part of a deer fence. 3.Permitted deer fencing materials include wire fencing (such as field fence, hog or cattle panels) and wire strand with a maximum diameter of ¼ inch that is open and visible through the material. Chain link and polypropylene or plastic fencing materials are prohibited as a deer fencing material. 4.Vertical posts must be a minimum of 3.5 feet apart and each post shall be no more than 8 inches in any one dimension. 5.Deer fencing shall be installed and maintained in a manner that prevents sagging. Section 3. Thefindings set forth in Exhibit Aattached to this Ordinance are adopted as findings in support of this Ordinance. Section 4. The City Recorder, at the request of, or with the concurrence of the City Attorney, is authorized to administratively correct any reference errors contained herein or in other provisions of the Eugene Code, 1971, to the provisions added, amended or repealed herein. Ordinance -Page 2of 3