Commissioners flag split fence rules in Chapter 107, propose organized cleanup

Mar 5, 2026

Commission members found residential fence standards split across multiple code sections and discussed either relettering or conducting a bundled text amendment; counsel recommended batching related changes into a single public-hearing process.

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Chair raised concerns that residential fence rules are split into two parts of the code and that a reasonable resident might have trouble finding all applicable requirements. Staff (Nikki) confirmed the sections originated during prior zoning code drafting and that placement led to inconsistent locations in Chapter 107.

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