Fence replacement variance approved after owners cite safety concerns

Sep 16, 2026

Property owners obtained a variance after replacing a broken fence with a 6-foot chain-link for safety reasons; they paid fines and explained the change was motivated by protecting grandchildren from a nearby registered offender.

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Mary Fernandez, translating for Roberto Cotto Acevedo, told the board the family replaced a broken fence with a 6-foot chain-link because of concerns about a nearby registered offender and to protect grandchildren. Fernandez said they paid the required fine and a variance was sought to legitimize the replacement because they had not obtained a permit for the change in material.

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