Council discusses proposed screening, buffering and front-yard fence changes; staff to return with ordinance language

Jun 9, 2025

City staff presented proposed changes to screening, buffering and front-yard fence rules, including alternative screening methods, planting matrices, material restrictions and limits on front-yard fence height and visibility. Council offered direction on preferred limits and asked staff to draft ordinance language for Planning & Zoning review.

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Decatur — City staff presented draft changes to the zoning code’s screening, buffering and fencing rules and sought council direction on materials, setbacks, maintenance and how to handle existing front-yard fences.

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