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Board approves 6-foot fence variance at 2529 Horsham Drive to secure yard for child

Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals · December 9, 2025
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Summary

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals unanimously approved a variance allowing a 6-foot fence in the front-yard setback at 2529 Horsham Drive, citing the lot's irregular cove shape and topography; the applicant said the fence is to provide a safe play area for his child.

The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals on the December agenda approved a variance to allow a portion of a 6-foot fence in the front-yard setback at 2529 Horsham Drive.

Staff said the corner lot's unusual "cove" geometry and topography constrain a straight-line fence and noted the variance area would extend roughly 7–8 feet into the required setback. "You can see that probably at that deepest area it's right around 7, 8 feet," the…

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