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Rome zoning board approves 8-foot backyard fence at South James Street property

5882840 · October 2, 2025
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The Rome Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 Oct. 1 to grant an area variance allowing an 8-foot fence in the rear yard at 6866 South James Street.

The Rome Zoning Board of Appeals voted 5-0 Oct. 1 to grant an area variance allowing an 8-foot fence in the rear yard at 6866 South James Street.

The variance increases the permitted 72-inch rear-yard fence height in the RR zone under Rome zoning code section 80-13.2 to 96 inches for the property owner, Joseph Sklach. The board recorded unanimous approval during its evening meeting.

Board member Raymond Tucker said he voted to approve the appeal; three other named members—Joe Pasqualetti, Jim DeCastro and John Mangilino—and the presiding…

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