Planning commission recommends code change to allow aluminum fence materials

The Park Ridge Planning and Zoning Commission on Feb. 10 voted to recommend a zoning-text amendment (ZA 26-01) that clarifies how aluminum materials may be used for residential and yard fences, including aluminum that simulates other materials when manufactured with a durable finish. Director Drew Awesome introduced the item, saying the change would "basically [be] just expanding how aluminum materials can apply to fences in our existing code" and that the city attorney and appearance commission reviewed the draft language.