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Planning Commission Upholds Director’s 8‑Foot Fence Condition After Emotional Testimony
Summary
The commission upheld the community development director’s conditional approval limiting a rear fence to 8 feet at 370 North Central Avenue (vote 5–1) after the appellant described trauma from a 2022 fire and neighbors raised concerns about precedent and privacy.
The Campbell Planning Commission on July 22 denied an appeal and upheld the community development director’s condition requiring a maximum 8‑foot rear fence at 370 North Central Avenue, despite moving testimony from the appellant about a house‑destroying fire.
Staff presented the appeal, explaining the subject fence was built without permits and now exceeds the code height (approximately 9'10"). Staff summarized the appellant’s four main arguments — limited public visibility of the fence, privacy and safety concerns, alleged…
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