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Planning commission denies variance for 6‑foot wrought‑iron fence built in public right‑of‑way at 572 Woodhams Road
Summary
The commission denied a homeowner’s application for a variance to keep a 6‑foot wrought‑iron fence that staff said had been constructed in the public right‑of‑way and inside required street‑side/front setbacks. Staff recommended denial; commissioners cited encroachment on city property and permitting requirements.
The Santa Clara Planning Commission on Aug. 13 denied a variance application from the owner of 572 Woodhams Road to retain a six‑foot wrought‑iron fence sited in the public right‑of‑way and inside the required 10‑foot street‑side and 20‑foot front setbacks.
Staff planner Meha Patel presented the case and said the property is a corner lot in an R‑1‑6L single‑family zone. Under current code, a six‑foot fence is allowed only where setbacks are met; within the required front and street‑side setbacks only a maximum 3‑foot fence is permitted. Staff found that the homeowner’s newly installed wrought‑iron fence extends into the public…
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