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Livingston council adopts new fence ordinance after public hearing
Summary
After a brief public hearing and staff briefing on sight‑triangle and flood‑plain issues, the Livingston City Council adopted Ordinance No. A-857 adding Section 10‑30 to Chapter 10 to regulate fences; the measure passed unanimously.
Mayor Judy B. Cochran called the Livingston City Council to order at 5:00 P.M. on Jan. 13, 2026, and opened a public hearing on a proposed fence ordinance at 5:12 P.M. City staff reviewed the draft ordinance and the council heard one supporter and two technical questions from the public before adopting the measure.
The ordinance, captioned as Ordinance No. A-857, adds Section 10-30 to Article II of Chapter 10 (Buildings and Structures) to establish citywide fence regulations. Community Development Coordinator Scott Rayburn and City Attorney Scott Ferguson briefed the council on the ordinance’s main elements, highlighting requirements for sight triangles at corners, standards for dumpster enclosures, which existing fences would be grandfathered, and the need to account for flood‑plain conditions in fence placement.
During the public hearing, resident Byron Black spoke in favor of the proposed rules. Resident Toni Lee Wood asked whether existing signs that block traffic would be addressed; Mayor Cochran said the Community Development Department would investigate the specific sign at the corner of West and Washington. Rayburn recommended that a diagram illustrating the sight‑triangle be included on the permit application rather than codified directly in the ordinance to allow flexibility for future updates.
Council deliberated on variance and appeal procedures. Alderman Andy Evans initially proposed additional clarification to Section 1(d) concerning the definition of the sight triangle but withdrew that request and moved to approve the ordinance as presented. Alderman Alan Cook seconded the motion and all present voted aye. The ordinance was adopted and will be effective as adopted by the council.
The council did not indicate any immediate implementation timeline during the meeting; staff will proceed with updating permit materials and investigating the sign raised in public comment.
