Carnesville Council Adopts Ordinance on Fences and Retaining Walls

The new rules set regulations for fences and retaining walls built within city limits.

By NEGA Brief NewsroomAdded to archive September 30, 2026

At a glance

What this means now

Where it stands

The council approved the final read and adopted the ordinance unanimously at that same June 17 meeting.

The story

The Carnesville City Council took up an ordinance regarding fences and retaining walls, approving its first read on June 11, 2025.

SourcesCarnesville City Council June 11, 2025 Minutes Carnesville City Council June 11, 2025 Agenda

The measure returned for a final read on June 17, 2025, listed as an amendment to Chapter 10, Building Regulations, adding fences and retaining wall regulations.

SourcesCarnesville City Council June 17, 2025 Called Agenda

The council approved the final read and adopted the ordinance unanimously at that same June 17 meeting.

SourcesCarnesville City Council June 17, 2025 called Minutes

What happened

How this issue got here

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June 17, 2025Appeared on agenda

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Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 10, Building Regulations, adding Fences and Retaining Wall Regulations

Final Read - Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 10, Building Regulations, to add Fences and Retaining Wall Regulations

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Supporting record

AgendaCarnesville City Council June 17, 2025 Called AgendaFinal Read - Ordinance Amendment to Chapter 10, Building Regulations, to add Fences and Retaining Wall Regulations

June 17, 2025Approved

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Ordinance regarding fences and retaining walls

McFarlin made a motion to approve the final read and adoption of an ordinance regarding fences and retaining walls. Barrett seconded and motion passed unanimously.

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