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DRB grants variance for taller rear fence at 120 Main Street because of unique grade conditions
Summary
The board granted a variance to allow a level stockade fence up to 7.5 feet at the rear property line of 120 Main Street after finding unique topography and safety/privacy concerns met the statutory variance criteria.
The Essex Junction Development Review Board on April 17 granted a variance to allow a property owner at 120 Main Street to construct a level stockade fence that will vary from seven to seven‑and‑a‑half feet at the rear property line, exceeding the six‑foot maximum normally permitted.
Owner Chris Bond (applicant) explained the request by pointing to unique topography: grade differences between his lot and the neighboring parcel at 35 Jury…
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