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Board narrows theft‑deterrent wire rules, banning razor/concertina in residential zones and preserving barbed‑wire allowance for some commercial uses
Summary
York County amended its zoning ordinance to prohibit razor and concertina wire in residential districts while allowing limited barbed wire and defined garden deterrents; commercial/industrial sites may seek administrative exceptions for higher security measures.
The York County Board of Supervisors on March 3 adopted clarified zoning standards intended to limit high‑security "theft‑deterrent" wire in residential settings while providing clearer standards for commercial and industrial properties.
Planning staff presented amendments that explicitly prohibit razor and concertina wire in residential districts, permit limited barbed wire and low‑energy electrified fencing for livestock and agricultural uses consistent with state law, and describe performance standards for…
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