Glenn Heights council approves fence ordinance change, replat and charter appointments; chamber contract set to auto‑renew

The Glenn Heights City Council passed several land‑use and administrative measures and made appointments at its April meeting, approving an amended fence ordinance, a retail property replat and appointments to a charter review commission while confirming that the city’s agreement with the Red Oak Area Chamber of Commerce will include an automatic renewal clause.

On the ordinance, the council approved Ordinance O‑05‑25 on second reading to amend the city code’s fence and screening provisions. City planner Dr. LaSheila Jones said the changes would allow decorative, non‑opaque front‑yard fences along major thoroughfares — including Bear Creek Road and Hampton Road — and permit up to eight‑foot fences on lots with significant slopes measured from natural ground rather than retaining structures. The council approved the ordinance on a 7–0…