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Victorville planning commission declines vinyl-fence pilot, cites fire, durability and community concerns
Summary
The Victorville Planning Commission voted unanimously to not initiate a municipal code amendment to allow vinyl fencing in new tract developments, with staff, fire and building officials citing fire risk, structural durability and noise impacts.
The Victorville Planning Commission voted unanimously to take no action on a proposed amendment that would have allowed vinyl fencing as an alternative to the city's standard masonry block walls in new tract home developments. The commission's decision leaves the current masonry-only standard in place.
Staff told the commission that the city's single-family design guidelines and development code prioritize long-term public safety, durability and neighborhood character, and that vinyl fencing would not meet those objectives. "The current masonry block wall standard directly supports the development code's mandates for public safety, high design quality and enhanced community character," staff presenter said during the discussion.
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