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Commission approves 6‑foot privacy fence variance for 626 Spring Avenue

3650861 · June 2, 2025
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The Planning and Zoning Commission on June 2 approved a variance to allow a 6‑foot privacy fence in part of the front yard at 626 Spring Ave., citing lot‑width constraints and safety/privacy concerns from the homeowner.

The DeKalb Planning and Zoning Commission on June 2 approved a variance to allow a 6‑foot privacy fence in a portion of the front yard at 626 Spring Avenue.

Michelle Eckfritz, the property owner, told the panel she seeks the fence because the corner lot is narrow and drivers frequently slow to observe activity at her house. “The main reason is, you know, privacy and safety, not just for me and my dog, but for the community as well,” Eckfritz said, describing repeated incidents of people stopping to take pictures and a…

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