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Council asks staff to review fencing and setback rules to address safety near arterials and storm channels
Summary
Council directed staff to prepare options to change commercial and arterial fence setbacks and design standards to reduce camping, loitering and safety problems in identified locations such as Beach Boulevard and storm channels
The Stanton City Council unanimously reached consensus to have staff review the city's fence, barrier and hedge regulations to identify locations where reduced setbacks or different fence designs would improve public safety and reduce areas used for encampments.
Councilmember Barrios introduced the item asking for an amendment to the city's fencing ordinance (Title 20.31.0 as cited in the meeting) so that commercial and arterial properties could reduce setbacks where necessary to deter loitering and encampments. Council and staff discussed sections that vary by zone and noted that some recent developments already have fences at the sidewalk edge rather than a five‑foot setback.…
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