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April 22, 2026 (2) Hobby farming. The keeping of animals as follows: not more than four horses over six months old; not more than 10 fowl; and not more than two of any other species of animal. No animal shall be maintained within 75 feet of any plot line, except dogs and cats. (3) Farm stands. A one-story building for display and sale of agricultural and nursery products, provided that any such building does not exceed 5,000 square feet in floor area and is set back 30 feet from any line. The committee recommends the below additions: (4) Relocatable Buildings: Relocatable buildings manufactured off-site to be transported to the property are limited to only one structure on the property. (5) Temporary structures such as tents and snow fences must comply with accessory building limitations AND be removed after 180 days. (6) Containers meant for transporting loaded material such as dumpsters, shipping containers or storage pods used for storage must be removed after 90 days. (7) Semi trailers are not permitted for storage in residential zones. The committee further recommends the additional of §225-17 Fencing and Walls to read: The following requirements apply to all fences and/or walls in residential use parcels: (a) No fence or wall shall exceed six (6) feet in height. (b) No fences in non-residential districts abutting residential district shall exceed six (6) feet in height. (c) The height of the fence shall be measured from the grade to top of the fence. (d) Any fence must be a minimum of two (2) feet from any public right of way. (e) No fence over four (4) feet in height shall be allowed in the required front yard setback. (f) Any fence located in the front yard shall be transparent and open such as picket or rail. (g) Fences shall be constructed of durable material accepted by the industry. Makeshift fences of dissimilar improvised materials are not permitted. (h) The finished face of the fence shall be toward the outside of the parcel. (i) Temporary fences such as snow or construction must be removed after 180 days. (j) A fence must be wholly located within the boundary of the parcel. (k) A building permit is required for fences in the Town of Eden. Building permit applications must be accompanied by a current boundary survey stamped by a licensed land surveyor. The Town Board discussed the proposed code updates and will bring additional questions, clarifications, and concerns back to the Code Review Committee. 3. Swearing in of Nick Blasz: Nick Blasz was sworn in as Highway Superintendent. 4. Schedule of Fees: Chapter 108-3 The Standard Schedule of Fees shall be as follows: Any work started for which a permit is $150 per month for each month in delinquency required but has not been issued for a fence permit; $500 per month for each month in delinquency for all other permits Failed Inspection Fee $75.00 A. Residential permits. Type Fee Detached 1- and 2-family dwellings $100 plus $0.50 per square foot of construction, including attached garages, porches and decks 2