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Planning commission approves pergola variance after neighbors weigh views

Rolling Hills Estates Planning Commission · October 29, 2025
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The Rolling Hills Estates Planning Commission approved a variance allowing an accessory pergola within a 50-foot front-yard setback at 5 Ringbit Road West after staff described a reduced design and neighbors offered both concern about neighborhood character and support citing similar structures.

The Rolling Hills Estates Planning Commission on a motion approved a variance allowing portions of an accessory pergola to encroach into a 50-foot front-yard setback at 5 Ringbit Road West.

Staff told the commission the item had been continued from September over massing concerns. Since that meeting the applicant removed one of the pergola panels, reducing the visible mass by about 20% and altering pole detailing; staff recommended opening the public hearing and said the project is…

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