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Proposal to allow 4-foot open fences in corner side yards fails for lack of second
Summary
Staff proposed a zoning-code change to allow open fences up to 4 feet in corner side yards with review by the zoning administrator. A trustee moved to direct staff to draft an update, but the motion received no second and died.
Village staff recommended a zoning-code update that would permit open fences up to 4 feet in corner side yards, subject to review and approval by the zoning administrator. Trustees discussed materials, sight-visibility triangles and neighborhood character, but a motion to direct staff died for lack of a second.
The issue affects homeowners on corner lots who have sought variances to install fencing in the corner side yard.
Curtis, Community Development staff, explained that research…
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