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Board continues debate on theft‑deterrent‑wire ordinance; asks staff to define residential limits
Summary
After a staff presentation on draft amendments to allow and regulate theft‑deterrent wire in commercial and industrial zones, supervisors asked for clearer limits on residential use (height, appearance, and permitted cases) and continued the public hearing to Feb. 17 for additional code language and performance standards.
York County planning staff proposed amendments Jan. 20 to the county zoning ordinance that would add a definition for "theft deterrent wire," allow it in commercial and industrial districts with performance standards (design, color and placement limitations), and clarify limited residential use when the wire is used for gardening or to secure domesticated livestock consistent with Va. Code §55.1‑2804.
Staff said the draft also includes administrative‑exception language to allow the county to permit more intensive…
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