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Commission debates requiring finished side of new fences to face outward, defers decision
Summary
The planning commission discussed a proposed amendment (Ordinance 15‑56) to require the finished side of new fences face outward; commissioners raised definitional, access and cost concerns and asked staff to return with the city's 'Building a Fence' guideline for further review at the next meeting.
The East Lansing Planning Commission opened a public hearing Jan. 14 on Ordinance 15 56, a proposed amendment to require the finished side of a new fence to face outward toward abutting lots and rights‑of‑way.
Staff said the language originated with the Historic District Commission, which requested that finished sides — for example, the side of a privacy fence without posts showing — face…
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