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Columbia City zoning board approves 7-foot fence at 120 S. Gregg for privacy, subject to staff conditions

City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals · November 7, 2025
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Summary

The City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a 7-foot fence in the secondary front-yard setback for the corner property at 120 South Gregg Street, citing privacy and child-safety concerns; approval was subject to staff comments.

The City of Columbia Board of Zoning Appeals on Nov. (date not specified) approved a variance allowing a 7-foot fence in the secondary front-yard setback at 120 South Gregg Street, overruling the typical 6-foot corner-lot limit. The board voted to approve the request subject to staff comments.

The applicant told the board the property sits at a T-intersection and that the household has three small children who play in the backyard. The applicant said the higher fence would increase privacy and help keep toys and children inside the yard, noting that several…

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