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Commission backs 5‑foot sidewalk setback for corner‑lot privacy fences
Summary
Following staff presentations and debate on sight lines, aesthetics and easement risks, the commission recommended amending corner‑lot fence rules to require a 5‑foot setback from sidewalks (replacing an initial draft of 0 feet) while allowing limited exceptions in back‑to‑back side‑yard scenarios.
The Planning & Zoning Commission on Dec. 9 recommended an amendment to corner‑lot fence requirements that incorporates a 5‑foot setback from sidewalks for privacy fences taller than 4 feet.
Staff presented graphics and satellite images to illustrate typical corner‑lot configurations, sight‑line triangles and how a 15‑foot setback had been used in the draft ordinance to address visibility and pedestrian comfort. The draft initially…
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