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Planning Commission approves allowance for 16-foot decorative fences and limited barbed wire in commercial zones
Summary
The Village of Stockbridge Planning Commission voted 3–1 to permit 16-foot decorative fences and up to three strands of barbed wire atop fences in specified commercial and village-owned districts, and directed staff to revise ordinance graphics and clear-vision diagrams to reflect the change.
The Village of Stockbridge Planning Commission voted to permit 16-foot decorative fences and to allow up to three strands of barbed wire atop fences in certain commercial districts and village-owned properties.
Commissioner Daryl moved to adopt the change to Sec. 6-178 with Commissioner Kim seconding; the motion carried 3 yeas, 1 nay. The requested amendment applies only in M-1, M-2, M-3 and village-owned (PUB) districts and also clarified corner-lot setback rules and the definition of front yard for fencing purposes.
The change responded to requests from commercial property representatives, including Tractor Supply and a business identified as Dogs Help LLC, both of which sought taller or secured fencing at their sites. The commission record references a justification letter and supporting materials (attachment: letter from Scott Horner) provided in the packet.
Staff and commissioners directed that the ordinance's supporting graphics — including the clear-vision requirement drawing and corner-lot setback diagrams — be updated to match the commission's motion. The minutes note that the graphic on page 46 and the corner-lot set-back graphic on page 47 need revision to reflect the newly approved dimensions and front-yard definition.
No specific construction permits, building plans or Zoning Board of Appeals approvals were recorded in the minutes as completed; in one related site review the commission noted a 16-foot fence may require ZBA approval where the ordinance otherwise limits height. The change is a text amendment; the minutes record that the commission approved the amendment by roll call but do not list which commissioner cast the single nay.
Next steps noted in the record include updating the draft ordinance language and illustrations and placing the revised text in forthcoming public-hearing materials and packet pages.
