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Milton board grants limited 8‑foot fence variance at 5500 Dogwood Drive, ties approval to narrow area and conditions
Summary
After a lengthy public hearing with neighbors and the property owner, the Board of Adjustments approved an 8‑foot fence for a short section of the rear/side yard at 5500 Dogwood Drive; the rest of the fence must remain at 6 feet and the approval carries conditions on repair, ownership and future replacement.
The City of Milton Board of Adjustments on July 8 approved a limited variance to allow an 8‑foot privacy fence along a short section of the northern side and rear yard at 5500 Dogwood Drive, with the remainder of the property’s fence required to remain 6 feet tall. The board attached conditions including a requirement that any repair exceeding 50% of the fence require re‑approval and that future owners or renters must seek a new variance if the fence is not maintained in compliance.
The application sought an 8‑foot fence along the parcel’s side and rear yards in the R‑1 single‑family zoning district; the Unified Development Code limits residential fences in side and rear yards to 6 feet. Planning staff outlined the application and the four hardship criteria the board must consider for a variance. Staff…
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