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Board of Adjustment denies fence-height variance for 7211 Ridge Oak Road
Summary
The Board of Adjustment denied a requested variance to exceed fence-height limits at 7211 Ridge Oak Road after neighbors and board members raised concerns about precedent, neighbor consent and the fence—s measured height.
The City of Austin Board of Adjustment on June 9 denied a request to allow a taller privacy fence at 7211 Ridge Oak Road, concluding the application did not meet the requirements for a variance and noting broad neighborhood opposition.
Homeowners Katie and Rafael Reyes sought relief to allow parts of a newly constructed fence to exceed standard height limits; their packet requested up to 8 feet 4 inches in certain locations. The board rejected the request after testimony from multiple neighbors, a discussion of city code and rescinded HOA involvement.
In her presentation, Katie Reyes said the lot—s finished-floor elevation and the proximity of neighboring two-story homes created an unusual visibility problem into her…
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