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Germantown board approves variance for 7-foot-8 fence at 7910 Burnham Wood Cove
Summary
The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing a portion of a residential fence and gate to exceed the 6-foot height limit, citing exceptional topography and minimal visual impact.
Germantown — On Aug. 12, 2025, the Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously to approve a variance allowing a portion of a fence and gate at 7910 Burnham Wood Cove to reach 7 feet, 8 inches, exceeding the 6-foot limit in the R low-density single-family residential district.
The board cited “exceptional topographical conditions resulting in peculiar and exceptional practical difficulties” when approving the request, which the board said affects a small portion of the property and is largely hidden from public view.
Staff told the board the application concerns two replaced sections of fencing — approximately 10 feet along a side yard and 16 feet facing the front — that together total about 26 feet out of roughly 380 feet of perimeter fencing, or about 6.8% of the total. Staff said code compliance…
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