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Clute council opens discussion to allow front-yard fences with visibility and height limits
Summary
Council directed the city attorney to draft an amendment to zoning code sections 6.2 and 6.3 to allow front-yard fences subject to visibility requirements, a height limit (discussed at about 60 inches/4–5 feet), setbacks and permitting.
Council members discussed possible changes to sections 6.2 and 6.3 of the city zoning code to permit front-yard fences under specified conditions and directed the city attorney to prepare an ordinance amendment for a future meeting.
Staff explained that a 2023 revision had restricted fences in front yards and that subsequent requests and variance petitions prompted council to reconsider. Council members weighed three core considerations: property-owner rights, public-safety/visibility concerns…
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