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Appeal over 6‑ft front fence at 20 Burnside continued to March 4 for compromise drafting

San Francisco Board of Appeals · January 28, 2026
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Homeowners Simon and Catherine Little appealed a denial of a variance to replace a 4‑ft front fence with a 6‑ft solid fence at 20 Burnside. The zoning administrator denied the variance citing design guidelines; the board continued the matter to March 4 to let the parties draft findings and explore compromises on setback, height and permeability.

Homeowners Simon and Catherine Little asked the San Francisco Board of Appeals on Jan. 28 to overturn a zoning administrator’s denial of a variance to replace an approximately 4‑foot front fence with a 6‑foot solid fence at 20 Burnside Avenue. The Littles said the lot lacks a rear yard, is recessed from the streetscape, sits across from a school and a park entrance, and therefore lacks private outdoor space; they asked the…

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