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Board narrows permit triggers for fences, clarifies knee walls and streetscape placement
Summary
Trustees agreed that fences taller than 4 feet should require planning-department review and that knee walls and streetscape walls can be sited near sidewalks under the draft code. Existing fences remain nonconforming and may be maintained until destroyed.
Cascade Charter Township clarified fence and wall rules in the proposed zoning ordinance during an Oct. 23 work session, agreeing to require planning review for fences over 4 feet tall while allowing common streetscape knee walls within setbacks.
What changed: The draft would require planning approval prior to construction, replacement or extension of any wall or fence in any zoning district. Trustees…
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