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West Miami allows wooden side-yard fences but keeps front-yard ban
Summary
The commission amended land-use rules to permit wood fences on side property lines parallel to streets, while retaining prohibitions on wooden and chain-link front-yard fencing. The measure passed 5-0 with instructions for planning staff to study additional options.
The City of West Miami Commission on Feb. 12 adopted an amendment to the city's fence regulations to permit wooden fences on side property lines that run parallel to a street, while preserving the ban on wood and chain-link fences in front yards. The ordinance amendment passed 5-0 during the meeting's second reading and public hearing.
Why it matters: The change is aimed at balancing neighborhood aesthetics with residents' affordability concerns.…
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