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Board grants variance to keep six-foot privacy fence at 1034 Princeton Street
Summary
The board approved a developmental variance allowing a 6-foot privacy fence in a corner side yard at 1034 Princeton Street, citing forthcoming zoning ordinance changes and staff support if property corners are verified.
The Elkhart City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a developmental variance to allow an existing six-foot solid privacy fence to remain at 1034 Princeton Street.
Petitioner Gaidu Gorduola sought relief from Section 26.4.a.6, which limits front and corner-side yard fences to open styles such as split-rail, wrought iron or open picket not to exceed 4 feet in height. The petitioner said the taller, solid fence was installed to protect a child with a disability and family pets.
Zoning staff reported the property had been cited for a zoning violation after a 6-foot wood…
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