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Council continues debate on front-yard fence rules, directs staff to draft zoning amendment
Summary
Decatur council discussed options for front-yard fences including prohibitions, standards (materials, 50% visibility, 36-inch height), variances and historic-district exceptions; staff will draft ordinance language for Planning & Zoning and return for first reading on Aug. 14
The Decatur City Council continued a discussion about proposed changes to the city’s fence ordinance, focusing on whether to allow front-yard fences, which materials should be prohibited, appropriate height and visibility standards, and how to treat historic-district properties.
City planner Wayne briefed the council on the existing ordinance language that currently allows six-foot front-yard fences under narrow circumstances (lots with multiple street frontages or unplatted side yards) with a 10-foot setback from the street or five-foot setback from the sidewalk. Wayne presented three broad options: prohibit front-yard fences; allow them in limited circumstances (including by…
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