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Planning Commission debates 42-inch fence standard, wildlife crossings and administrative approval
Summary
At its Feb. 13 meeting the Emigration Canyon Planning Commission reviewed fence rules for the canyon, including a 42‑inch default height, exceptions for privacy enclosures under 900 square feet, wildlife crossing openings and whether fence approvals should remain with the commission or be delegated to staff.
The Emigration Canyon Planning Commission spent much of its Feb. 13 meeting debating how to write fence standards for the canyon, with members weighing a 42‑inch default height, exceptions for small enclosures, wildlife crossing requirements and whether the director or the commission should handle exceptions to the rule.
Commissioners said the existing standard — a 42‑inch maximum — traces to earlier canyon guidelines and aims to preserve sight lines, wildlife movement and the canyon’s visual character. Under the draft language commissioners reviewed, property owners could build privacy enclosures or small service areas that exceed the 42‑inch limit if the space is 900 square feet or smaller and does not block identified…
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