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Grove City board grants corner-lot homeowner variance for decorative fence to contain dog and protect medical needs

5546074 · August 5, 2025
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Summary

The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a 5-foot decorative fence to encroach 11 feet into the front setback at 5545 Carlisle Drive, with conditions including a 12-month start, supplemental landscaping and required permits; the decision is subject to a 21-day city council appeal period.

The Grove City Board of Zoning Appeals on an unspecified date approved a variance for Nicole Franklin, property owner of 5545 Carlisle Drive (Parcel No. 040016820), allowing a 5-foot decorative fence to encroach 11 feet into the 30-foot front building setback on Silverlawn Drive for a resulting setback of 19 feet.

Franklin told the board she applied for the variance because, without the fence, “we lose a large portion of our yard.” She said the yard is needed to contain a high-energy German shorthaired pointer and…

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