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Independence staff pitches rule to allow chain-link fencing where majority of block already has it; commissioners stress clarity and enforcement
Summary
Staff proposed allowing chain-link fencing on lots that mirror the surrounding block (suggested threshold: 50% of lots), with an explicit ban in the Independence Historic District; commissioners questioned enforcement, measurement methods and suggested refining the percentage and language.
City planning staff presented a proposed amendment Dec. 2 to the city’s event/fence standards that would allow chain-link fencing on properties when a qualifying share of neighboring residential lots already has visible chain-link, while retaining a ban in the Independence Historic District.
Fred, the city planner, said the draft approach was intended to respond to requests from property owners while avoiding new pockets of chain-link in parts of town with predominantly…
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