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Commission recommends removing hedge height limits from zoning code, urges council to consider front‑yard safety and sight‑line language
Summary
The Planning Commission recommended a zone text amendment removing hedge height limits from the zoning chapter and forwarded the resolution to City Council with guidance that the council consider front‑yard safety, sight‑line and privacy tradeoffs; the commission’s motion carried 4–0.
The San Gabriel Planning Commission on Nov. 18 recommended the City Council adopt a zone text amendment that would remove references to hedge height from the zoning chapter and continue to regulate height limits for block walls and fences.
Staff explained the City Council asked staff to bring options after noting hedge heights vary across neighborhoods and maintenance—rather than a fixed numeric cap—may better address concerns. Under current code, hedges are…
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