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Resident asks council to initiate zoning text amendment to allow higher fences on steep lots
Summary
A North Ogden resident described a property where a neighbor's boulder wall rises as high as 8–14 feet and asked the council to consider a zoning text amendment or case‑by‑case process to allow an eight‑foot fence in front of the boulder wall; councilors inspected the site and discussed options for staff to start the process or for the homeowner to file an application.
During the public comment period a resident described a longstanding issue where a neighboring boulder wall intrudes along her north property line, producing a height differential in excess of typical fence allowances. She asked the council to consider a zoning text amendment or other route so she could install an eight‑foot fence in front of the rock wall to improve privacy and deter trespass.
Council members present (who had viewed the site earlier in the day) said the property is unique and unlikely to have negative visual impacts on neighbors. Planning staff (Scott) explained that initiating a zoning text amendment could be done either by staff at council direction or by the homeowner filing the paperwork; the council discussed directing staff to begin the process if there is sufficient support.
Council did not make a formal motion during the work session but discussed next steps with staff and told the resident the issue would be reviewed and staff could be directed to start the zoning text amendment if council chooses to proceed. Council encouraged the resident to share video or photos to assist staff review and offered to coordinate a site visit.
