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Analysis Background On August 3, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed the original draft of the proposed Development Title Text Amendment application regarding electrified security fencing. The Planning Commission stated concerns regarding safety, incompatibility with non-industrial zones, and incompatibility with adjoining land uses. Ultimately, the Planning Commission determined the proposed Text Amendment application was inconsistent with the General Plan and voted 4-1 to deny the application. On September 27, 2017, the Board of Supervisors heard the Text Amendment application on appeal. After considering all written and oral testimony, the Board stayed the appeal and directed the applicant to work with the Community Development Department on a revised Text Amendment application description. Community Development Department staff met with the applicant on multiple occasions. However, because there was no consensus between the applicant and the Community Development Department, the item was returned-to the Board of Supervisors on June 5, 2018.The Community Development Department again recommended deni-al, stating that the concerns-of. the Planning Commission had not yet been addressed. The Board of Supervisors voted to refer the revised text back to the Planning Commission for review. The applicant has continued toworkwith the Community Development Department, and the proposed text for review is the result of these continued meetings. Existing_Ordinance The Development Title permits electrified fencing in the industrial zones. The intent of the Fencing and Screening Chapter is to prescribe standards for fencing and screening to protect public security and safety, and conserve and protect property.As a result,-Development Title Section 9-1022.3(e)provides restrictions on the placement of electrified fencing near residential areas stating"electrical fencing adjacent to planned or existing residential areas is prohibited."Therefore, electrified fencing is not permitted adjacent to parcels with a General Plan designation of residential, a zoning of residential, or that are developed with an existing residence. Currently the Development Title remains-silent regarding electrified fencing in the commercial, agricultural, and residential zones. San Joaquin County Development Title is a permissive zoning document in which uses are prohibited unless they are-expressly permitted through an ordinance. As a result, electrified fencing is not currently permitted 'inthe agricultural, commercial zones,or residential zones. However, pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1022.6, the fencing requirements of the Development Title can be modified by the Director in cases where it is demonstrated that an alternative to said requirements would meet the intent of the Chapter. The applicant has previously submitted modification requests pursuant to Development Title Section 9-1022.6. The Community Development Department has reviewed each request on a case-by-case basis to determine if the intent of the Development Title has been met through each modification.As a result, the Community Development Department was able to approve many of these requests because the electrified fences were to be located in areas that were predominantly industrial. San Joaquin County PA-17000841Electric Guard Dog, LLC Community Development Page 3