Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Planning commission approves pergola variance after neighbors weigh views
Summary
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…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat

