Fences and Hedges Being Measured

The town of Fort Frances is seeking voluntary compliance of its by-law pertaining to the height and location of fences, hedges and shrubs.

A study by the town's by-law enforcement department found several properties not adhering to the by-law.

Chief building inspector Rick Hallam says they're now looking for owners to adhere to the by-law.

"We realize that some of these fences and hedges have been in place for quite some year," says Hallam. "Not withstanding that, we do have to look to the need to gain compliance in the by-law and ensure the safe passage of traffic and pedestrians alike.

Hallam says most of the problem areas are properties located on corner lots.