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St. Lucie County schedules second reading to allow limited use of cattle/chicken wire on large rural residential lots
Summary
The board scheduled a Feb. 17 second reading on a county‑initiated text amendment that would permit cattle wire, chicken wire or similar fence materials in specified residential zoning districts when strict criteria are met (lots over 1 acre, permitted dwelling, unpaved private road). Staff said the change targets rural character and includes a survey requirement for permits.
The St. Lucie County Board of County Commissioners voted to schedule the second reading and adoption of a county‑initiated text amendment that would allow certain nontraditional fence materials in limited rural residential situations.
Planning Director Ben Balser told the board the change responds to code compliance and permitting issues that emerged after the board’s 2023…
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