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Planning board approves 6‑foot fence, 0‑foot setback for Boca Raton Christian School
Summary
The Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board on April 4 approved variances allowing a 6‑foot perimeter fence and portions of a 0‑foot setback at Boca Raton Christian School, with staff citing campus security and neighbors expressing concerns about vegetation and sidewalk encroachment.
The Boca Raton Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously April 4 to grant variances for Boca Raton Christian School at 315 Northwest 4th Street that allow a 6‑foot tall perimeter fence where 4 feet is normally permitted and a 0‑foot setback in places where a 5‑foot street‑side setback is required.
The variance request was presented by Pam Kitchen, zoning officer, who said staff found “special and unique conditions” that warrant the changes and recommended approval to provide a stronger security buffer for the 11.4‑acre campus, which serves preschool through 12th grade. Kitchen told the board the proposed fence and reduced setbacks “will not conflict with any improvements in the…
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