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0 of 3 Premium Clicks used this month SUBSCRIBE Print + Online Subscriber Activation | Register x Forgot Password | Need an Account? e-edition | subscribe | newsletter | deals Classifieds Jobs Autos Real Estate FEATURED » NEWS NOW Steve Schulman left a legacy of community activism ... Growers whose pot plants span Layton Ditch in Williams say they'll work with forest group ... Man sentenced after bullet strikes Medford garage ... Steve Schulman left a legacy of community activism ... Growers whose pot plants span Layton Ditch in Williams say they'll work with forest group ... Man sentenced after bullet strikes Medford garage ... MEDFORD Electric fences approved in Medford Comment By Damian Mann Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 3, 2015 at 4:34 PM Updated Sep 3, 2015 at 4:35 PM By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 3, 2015 at 4:34 PM Updated Sep 3, 2015 at 4:35 PM » Social News Non-lethal electric fencing will be allowed in heavy commercial and industrial zones in Medford and could help protect pot processing facilities in the future, the City Council decided Thursday. Previously the city allowed electric fencing for livestock, but has prohibited it in other locations since the 1980s, citing public health concerns as well as aesthetic issues. The newer electric fencing is single-strand wire and can be tied into alarm systems. “These are non-lethal fences,” said Chris Reising, deputy city manager. In 2013, a local fencing contractor approached the city about installing electric fencing around a storage yard. That triggered further review by the city, which led to the ordinance change. Reising said allowing electric fences also could help in the future as the city looks at approving other types of “commodities,” an oblique reference to the city’s ongoing debate over whether to allow marijuana-production facilities. Under the new ordinance, a separation of no less than 12 inches will have to be maintained between the electric fencing and the surrounding non-electric fence or wall. Signs will have to be installed to alert people that there is an electric fence on the property. The Medford fire marshal will approve the access points that emergency crews can use on a property. A permit will be required to install an electric fence, and a separate permit will be required if the electric fence triggers an alarm system. Electric fences cannot be taller than non-electric fences that are permitted on the property. Reach reporter Damian Mann at 541-776-4476 or [email protected] . Follow on Twitter at @reporterdm . By Damian Mann Mail Tribune MailTribune.com By Damian Mann Mail Tribune Posted Sep. 3, 2015 at 4:34 PM Updated Sep 3, 2015 at 4:35 PM » Comment or view comments Reader Reaction » STAY INFORMED Email NewsLetter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Southern Oregon Directory Featured Businesses Loading... Business Name address Location, ST | website.com Find Southern Oregon Attractions Bars Restaurants Beauty Salons Entertainment Doctors Medical Specialists Contractors Education Lawn Services Lawyers Shopping Travel Tanning Used Cars Wedding Services ▼ Add your business here + Events Calendar Connect with MailTribune.com Facebook Twitter RSS Back to top Reader Services Reader Services Home Subscriptions Subscriber controls Contact us Submissions Photos Events Letters to the editor Corrections Announcements Obituaries Story ideas Since you asked Alerts Email Alerts RSS Feeds Text Alerts Advertise Media Kit Home Products and services Ad rates Advertising contacts Propel Marketing Mail Tribune Daily Tidings The Nickel Shop Our Valley Blogs Mobile Site Stay Informed Email newsletter Sign Up Today Sign up for our newsletter and have the top headlines from your community delivered right to your inbox. Your privacy is important, read our privacy policy. © Copyright 2015 Local Media Group, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Local Media Group Publications Original content available for non-commercial use under a Creative Commons license, except where noted. MailTribune.com | P.O. Box 1108, Medford, OR 97501