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BZA allows existing unpermitted six‑foot fence on West 100th Terrace to remain
Summary
The Board granted a fence-height exception to allow a six-foot fence already installed without a permit to remain at 2111 West 100th Terrace; applicant cited child safety and pet containment as reasons for replacement.
The Leawood Board of Zoning Appeals approved a fence-height exception Sept. 24 to allow a six-foot fence already installed at 2111 West 100th Terrace to remain and obtain the required permit.
Applicant Stuart Morash and Jillian Morash told the board the work began as spot repairs and evolved into a full replacement intended to keep dogs in the yard and to protect a five-year-old child who uses the backyard. "We started just getting rid of the wire mesh, and then the dogs started jumping back and forth," Stuart Morash said. He acknowledged the homeowners had not pulled a permit before completing the work and said they accepted any fees or consequences.
Staff advised that small repairs may be exempt but that replacing multiple sections generally requires a permit. No neighbors registered opposition, staff reported. A board member moved to approve under the Leawood Development Ordinance; the board voted 6-0 in favor. The city will send written notification to the applicant.
Why it matters: The decision regularizes an already-installed fence and reinforces the city's permitting expectation for fence replacements and larger repairs.
