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Board approves variance allowing existing fence to remain in county right of way with conditions
Summary
After a prolonged public hearing, the San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors granted an appeal and approved a variance permitting an existing masonry-and-iron fence that extends 10–13 feet into the county right of way on North Alpine Road to remain, subject to conditions including a recorded deed restriction and insurance requirements.
The San Joaquin County Board of Supervisors on April 14 granted an appeal and approved a variance allowing a private fence that extends into county right of way along North Alpine Road to remain in place, but imposed conditions that require the property to be insured and the encroachment to be removed if the county later needs the land for roadway work.
The fence, constructed as a mixed masonry wall topped with iron, was the subject of a multi‑year enforcement matter. County planning and public works staff had opposed the variance, saying they could not make the four legal findings required under county development rules and California planning law because the structure encroaches on the county right of way and could pose safety and sight‑distance…
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