Is the idea of a fence on a residential property to keep the kiddos safe, contain Fido, screen an area for privacy or create a decorative backdrop for landscaping?

A residential fence usually starts with the homeowner's imagination and grows into a napkin sketch drawn while sitting at the kitchen table looking out the window. In our case, after some discussion and the napkin drawing, any drive or walk led to detours to scout out other types and styles of fences to see what we thought would best suit our needs, complement our house and property and work well with our neighbors.

For a pre-installation, two-dimensional view of what the project will look like, the simple sketch will morph into a drawing with measurements and details that include all permanent structures, trees, landscaping elements and obstacles. Fence selection Consider maintenance, initial cost, appearance and architectural compatibility when you're choosing a fence style and material.

A privacy fence usually is at eye level or higher and solid. A semi-private fence has some solid components but includes open designs at the top or between posts. A decorative fence is just that intended to be an aesthetic element, but not to contain space or minimize or block visibility.

Wooden fences, whether pressure-treated, unfinished or a painted wood, require periodic maintenance. You'll need to clean and reseal, stain or paint it, while a vinyl fence needs to be rinsed. Metal fences, including aluminum and steel, often offer more decorative elements, but steel requires additional upkeep and periodic repainting, and aluminum is more maintenance-free. Zoning Municipal zoning comes into play with almost all types of building and, to some extent, fences fall under that category. There are height, location and, sometimes, style restrictions.

In Lancaster city, for example, "Fences have to be on a homeowner's property, and if the property lines need to be determined, they should engage a surveyor to find the corners," says Walter Siderio, city zoning officer.

Other municipalities may have rules similar to those in Lancaster city, height limits of 4 feet on street frontage and 6 feet for rear fences. The finished side of a fence must face away from the property and no two fences can be within 5 feet of each other, according to Siderio.

Variances can be sought for fence situations that don't adhere to regulations, Siderio says, and should be sought before construction.

Whether a permit is required depends on the municipality, according to Siderio, who noted that in the city, the only requirement is that a project plan be filled out to be kept on record with the city.

The City of Lancaster website, for example, explains fence guidelines and requirements and recommendations (cityoflancasterpa.com). Homeowners are urged to check with their municipality's zoning officer, who will be able to guide the project and answer questions. Materials Stick-built fences usually have wood or vinyl components. Each picket, slat and post is individually assembled, and there are pre-assembled or manufactured panels in almost all fence materials. Stick-built fences allow the pickets to follow the property's contour.

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LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) Regional Transportation Districts new west light rail line begins service Friday, but not without a safety concern.

The line goes through a lot of residential areas and security fencing is meant to keep people off the tracks, but already people are climbing through them.

Students at three nearby schools have been shown videos and given assemblies for lessons on why they shouldnt climb the fences and cross the tracks, but its happening anyway.

Miles of track are lined with whats called post and cable fence. Its easy to climb right through.

Kathy Hughes lives nearby.

I find myself listening to the train go by and pausing for a moment to wait to see if I hear screaming, Hughes said.

The trains are now on frequent test runs, yet footprints show some people are already crossing where they shouldnt.

Last week RTD and West Metro Fire conducted a drill.

The scenario today is the victim did not want to walk to the cross walk and he jumped the fence and was struck by the train, Lisa Trujillo with RTD said.

The danger is real. In a picture, from a distance two people can be seen walking on the tracks, easily accessible through the fences.

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Update, 3:47 p.m.:Morris Bridges would usually run out immediately after getting a call to work a fire, his wife, Carmen Bridges, said in a tribute video.

The day of the fertilizer plant explosion, however, Bridges stopped and picked up his two-year-old young son. The father of three told his son he loved him and that he would be right back.

He loved his job, she said. He was always ready to work.

Update, 3:31 p.m.:Baylor University President Ken Starr says at the memorial service that there are no fences and that everyone is there as neighbors.

He says travelers along Interstate I-35 know to stop at the Czech bakery and that everyone in the area loves going across the river for West Fest during Labor Day weekend.

Update, 3:15: A moving video tribute of family members talking about their loved ones is showing now. Dallas Fire-RescueCapt. Kenny Harris's son says he was "an awesome dad."

He said he lost his father, but the fire department lost a brother. "It really is like a second family there," Harris' son said.

Update, 3:05: Governor Perry thanks the President and first lady for coming and applauds people in the city of West for their fierce loyalty to one another.

First responders know better than anyone that theres no such thing as a routine emergency, Perry says. The responders in West certainly knew that, but it didnt slow them down as they raced toward that burning factory.

After Perrys remarks, friends and family members of the victims share a video message about their fallen loved ones.

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BCs Conservation Officer Service has asked the City of Powell River to allow electric fencing in residential areas as a preventive tool against bears preying on backyard chickens.

Council adopted amendments to the animal control bylaw in December 2012 that allow residents to keep up to three poultry on any size lot in residential areas. The bylaw defines poultry as domestic fowl, or hens, ducks, geese, turkeys, pigeons or similar birds. However, no roosters are allowed.

Gerry Lister, a Powell River conservation officer, made a presentation at a recent committee-of-the-whole meeting. He explained that under provincial legislation, conservation officers can force residents to install electric fencing in areas that are zoned to legally have it. Under the old animal control bylaw, areas zoned RA1, A1 and A2 could have chickens. Those were the exact same zones that can have an electric fence, he said. Now we have the ability to have three poultry on R1, R2 and R3 parcels, but the zoning bylaw doesnt allow electric fences to be in place on those parcels. That for us is one of the key tools.

The issue is about public safety, Lister said, because once bears come in and start getting into chickens, theyre going to be infiltrating the neighbourhood and getting into other things. You increase the risk to kids, to adults, to elderly people, to anybody in the neighbourhood, he said. You also increase the risk when we have to attend and destroy a bear thats at large and a danger to the public. We dont always just set a trap and haul the bear away. Sometimes we have to use a firearm and that increases the danger.

Electric fencing is an effective preventive measure, Lister said, and he provided information which documented it is not dangerous, including to children. He read from a document that stated, Getting zapped by an electric fence doesnt do any permanent damage to bears or people, but its highly unpleasant, so put up a warning sign. That could be a provision of the zoning bylaw, Lister said, requiring residents who install electric fences to also post a warning sign.

Lister also pointed out the citys animal control bylaw is vague about how shelters can provide protection from natural predators. It doesnt set a standard for how you provide that protection, he said. Protection from natural predators could be interpreted by one person as being a cardboard box to keep hawks and eagles from going in and taking chickens. Our interpretation would be something thats suitable to prevent bears or raccoons or even bobcats from accessing those chickens.

Lister said that 10 to 12 per cent a year of calls about bear conflicts in Powell River are related to chickens. We dont want that number to go up to 15 or 20 per cent, obviously, he said. We feel this is a step in the right direction to prevent that from happening and to give us the tools in our toolbox to be able to do a good job and keep the public safe.

After Listers presentation, councillors referred the issue to staff for a report.

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Mumbai, April 24 -- Last year, Ajay Devgn had filed a case against production house Yash Raj Films for using their dominance in the industry to book maximum number of screens for Jab Tak Hai Jaan (2012), and in effect, leaving hardly any options for his film, Son of Sardaar (which released on the same day).

A similar situation is feared as Chennai Express and Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai Again gear up for their Eid release. However, it seems that both contending parties might just be able to mend fences. Next month, multiplex owners and film producers will meet to discuss new policies to tackle the matter.

"We are in the process of resolving the matter. Nothing concrete has worked out as of now. I hope that the meeting brings a favourable result," says Mukesh Bhatt, president, Film & Television Producers Guild of India. Highlighting another angle to the current debate, producers and multiplexes claim that controversies happen every week. "Every week, till Thursday, the screening of films remains undecided. We faced the issue during the release of Aatma, Akaash Vani and the same is happening with all the films. The agreement to book screens in advance has expired and until that is renewed, the problem won't be solved," says Kumar Mangat, film producer.

Concurs Girish S Wankhede, GM, marketing and public relations, Cinemax India Ltd, "Many films get delayed for not getting screens. The meeting will resolve the issue by renewing the terms and conditions."

Kumar, however, admits that production houses and multiplexes share a symbiotic relationship. "Both need to survive and in order to do that, we need to solve the problem," he says.

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A willow fence has been placed to protect wildlife around the A11 road works in Brandon.

By Matt Gaw Monday, April 22, 2013 11:59 AM

SPECIAL fences erected to protect wildlife on the A11 are being stolen by gardeners, it is believed.

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A number of the willow panels, which were put in place about six weeks ago to screen the sensitive heathland that surrounds the road, have been taken.

One worker said about 15 of the two-metre high fences have so far been taken between the Fiveways and Thetford roundabouts and suggested they might now be installed in private gardens.

He added: They are attractive fences, but I dont think people realise what job they actually do though.

A Highways Agency spokeswoman, who would not confirm the number of panels taken, said the hurdles were crucial to ensure the ongoing protection of the natural environment.

The area around the A11 is home to a wide variety of animals, from deer to protected species like stone curlews.

The RSPB met with the Highways Agency ahead of works to make sure the curlew population did not suffer as a result of the dualling of the road.

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Seattle The Mariners first homestand at reconfigured Safeco Field ended Thursday without the shorter dimensions making a major impression on the clubs offensive numbers, or on manager Eric Wedge.

Its zero impact for me, he said before Seattles 2-0 win over Detroit. The way were going to be a better offensive club is by our players, and them doing what they need to do. Maybe it comes into play a little bit in the summer. The air density or whatever you call it is still the same. A couple of balls (Wednesday) night were hit pretty good. You would think, Well, if they moved in the fences they would go. Well, guess what? They still didnt go.

The Mariners went 4-6 and scored 31 runs with seven home runs over the 10-game stretch against the Astros, Rangers and Tigers.

Those games were the first at Safeco since the offseason renovations that moved in the left and left-center field wall, which reduced the power alley from 390 feet to 378 feet.

The changes were made not only to shorten the parks dimensions, but also to get its reputation as a pitchers park out of the heads of Mariners hitters.

Its just one more thing to check off the list that we dont have to worry about, and its not in the back of your mind anymore, Wedge said. It should allow us just to focus more on performing and hitting, and I think it will. I think its a positive thing. Its a fair ballpark. It probably still edges on the pitchers side of things, just because of where we are; but thats OK too.

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Effects of the Mariners 14-inning loss on Wednesday continued into Thursday, when the club called up right-handed pitcher Hector Noesi from the Tacoma Rainiers.

A key factor in the move was Noesis fresh arm a valuable commodity after the club went through six pitchers in Wednesdays 2-1 loss to Detroit.

We needed somebody who could give us length, Wedge said. It was Noesis day to pitch so we flip-flopped him and (Bobby LaFromboise, who was optioned to Tacoma).

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