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West Miami amends fence rules to allow additional materials on side yards; front-yard wood still restricted
Summary
After a lengthy debate, the commission approved amendments to the city's fence ordinance to permit additional, county- or state-approved fence materials along side yards that run parallel to streets while retaining a prohibition on chain-link in front yards; the measure passed 5-0.
The City Commission approved amendments to the city's land‑use fence regulations on Feb. 12, voting 5-0 to revise Ordinance 2022-02. The changes clarify which materials are allowed on front, side and rear property lines and add an amendment to permit wooden fences along side property lines that run parallel to a street.
City planning staff said the 2022 ordinance had…
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