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Milton equestrian committee recommends alternatives to homeowner'requested 8-foot opaque fence
Summary
A homeowner in the Tullamore subdivision asked whether an 8-foot opaque stockade fence is appropriate to contain three large Shire horses. The committee suggested alternatives — notably electrifying a 4-board equestrian fence — and a public commenter urged the Board of Zoning Appeals to deny an 8-foot opaque variance that conflicts with Milton's code.
A homeowner in the Tullamore subdivision asked the Milton Equestrian Committee for guidance before a planned Board of Zoning Appeals filing to permit an 8-foot opaque Trex composite fence around a large lot that contains three Shire draft horses.
Staff described the lot as having limited frontage and a pedestrian easement used as a walking trail adjacent to the property. The homeowner's concern is that a standard 4-board equestrian fence may not contain very large Shire horses (presenter: "These are very, very…
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