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Newcastle council opens discussion on pool‑fence ordinance to allow natural‑barrier exceptions for larger rural lots
Summary
Council discussed drafting an ordinance to let staff accept natural barriers (hedges, tree lines, pond setbacks or pool covers) instead of a four‑foot fence for larger holdings, focusing debate on a minimum acreage threshold and whether decisions should be codified or handled by variance process.
Council members debated whether to amend Newcastle’s pool‑fence ordinance to permit natural barriers or other protective devices in lieu of a four‑foot fence on larger rural lots.
Councilmember (initiator) described language used by another city allowing staff discretion to accept a natural barrier, hedge or approved protective device if the degree of protection is not less…
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