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Council previewed ordinance to lower front‑yard fence height, clarify exceptions and reduce variances
Summary
Planning staff proposed zoning ordinance revisions to set a 4‑foot default front‑yard fence height (with 6‑foot allowed where the top 2 feet are 50% transparent), clarify when 8‑foot rear/side fences are allowed and consolidate fence standards to reduce variance requests and address sight‑line and safety concerns.
City planning staff presented proposed revisions to the fence provisions of the zoning code at the Dec. 17 work session, designed to consolidate rules, address public‑safety sight‑line issues and reduce frequent variance requests.
Clint Peters said the proposal would lower the standard allowable front‑yard fence height from 6 feet to 4 feet, while permitting a front‑yard fence up to 6 feet if the top two feet are at least…
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