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Fruit Heights planning commission moves to clarify fence setbacks, measurement for corner lots
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The Fruit Heights Planning Commission discussed clarifying how the city measures fence setbacks on corner lots — including whether to measure from curb/gutter or right-of-way — citing safety, ADA sidewalk changes and recent permit disputes. Commissioners asked staff to draft clearer language for a future meeting.
The Fruit Heights Planning Commission on Monday discussed clarifying city fence setback rules after multiple recent disputes over fences on corner lots and how the setback is measured.
The issue centers on a provision in the existing ordinance that, as written, requires "fences must be set back at least 9 feet from the edge of the street right right away," language that staff said has caused inconsistent interpretations on corner lots and where sidewalks and utilities are placed. "If you read through the ordinance, it states that, where there is no curve, that system must be set at least 9 feet, from the back edge of the street right away," said Speaker 5, City planner. "I think this ordinance needs to be a little more clearer."
Commissioners said the…
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