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Zoning administrator approves permit to legalize 3‑ft‑6in front‑setback fence at 1911 Garden View Drive
Summary
City planning staff recommended and the zoning administrator approved a minor conditional use permit to legalize a 3‑ft‑6in front‑setback fence with transparent hog‑wire features at 1911 Garden View Drive; staff said the project is categorically exempt under CEQA and no public comment was received.
The Santa Rosa zoning administrator approved a minor conditional use permit on March 13, 2026, to legalize a 3‑foot‑6‑inch fence within the front setback at 1911 Garden View Drive.
Planning and Economic Development Department staff said the fence includes transparent hog‑wire features to meet vision‑triangle requirements where the property abuts a private alleyway, and that the six‑foot fence adjacent to the lot does not require a conditional use permit under zoning code standards. Staff reported no unresolved issues and recommended approval, describing the project as categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act as construction of a small structure.
The zoning administrator asked whether the applicant was present; staff said the applicant was not in attendance. The zoning administrator expressed support for the hog‑wire design, saying, “I think the hogwire looks great,” agreed with staff findings and approved the permit. The approval is final unless an appeal is filed with the planning and economic development department within 10 calendar days (appeal deadline listed as Monday, March 23, 2026).
The staff report and the zoning administrator’s action record that required findings were met and that conditions of approval have been accepted by the applicant (who was not present at the hearing).
