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Council keeps open‑fence requirement near trails and small open spaces, 3–2
Summary
After months of debate, Highland City Council voted 3–2 to leave the fence code unchanged: privacy fences remain limited near trails and narrow open‑space corridors to preserve visibility and safety.
The Highland City Council voted 3–2 on Sept. 2 to leave the city’s fence ordinance unchanged, maintaining the rule that property abutting certain trails and narrow open‑space corridors must use a reduced privacy profile (typically a four‑foot solid lower portion with two feet of open material at the top).
Council discussion centered on safety and predictability. Supporters of keeping the code said the open top improves visibility for trail users and reduces safety…
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