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Board grants variance for 6-foot fence at 1040 West Cumberland with 12-foot setback
Summary
The Waukesha City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a dimensional variance allowing Kayla Schneider to install a solid 6-foot fence at 1040 West Cumberland Drive, on condition it remain at least 12 feet from the Cumberland sidewalk.
The Waukesha City Board of Zoning Appeals on Aug. 11 approved a dimensional variance permitting a solid 6-foot fence at 1040 West Cumberland Drive, subject to a 12-foot setback from the Cumberland sidewalk.
City staff told the board the requested variance is from section 22.582 L3C of the city zoning code, which treats the yard fronting the street in the property’s official address as the “street yard” and generally allows solid fences only in rear and side yards. Robin, the city planner presenting the item, said the property’s official address is on West Cumberland, even though the house’s front door and driveway face North…
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