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Weatherford panel-fence rule prompts approval of off-highway vehicle CUP with modified fencing condition
Summary
The Planning Commission approved a conditional use permit for an off-highway vehicle sales/service at 2217 Old Dennis Road after amending a fencing condition to require an 'approved fencing material' rather than specifying wood; the applicant agreed to the change and the motion passed unanimously.
The Weatherford Planning Commission on the record approved a conditional use permit (CUP-26-003) allowing off-highway vehicle sales and service with outside storage at 2217 Old Dennis Road, subject to revised fencing requirements.
City staff and commissioners focused on an existing panel/wood fence around the property. Monica, a city staff member, told the commission that the city’s fencing regulations do not allow the current panel fencing and that wood is not an approved material under the code: "So currently, our code doesn't allow our panel our panel fencing in the in the fencing regulations. Wood isn't allowed." The applicant, who spoke at the podium but did not provide a name for the record, said they were willing to replace the material and asked for guidance on acceptable alternatives: "I'm fine with that. I just kinda need some suggestions on what we could do."
Commissioners agreed to modify condition 4 so it does not mandate wood but instead requires an approved fencing material to be determined by the city and the applicant. A motion to approve the CUP with that modification was made and seconded and passed unanimously.
The approval aligns the site’s permitted use with the city’s land-use framework; the applicant will need to supply plans showing the replacement fencing material for staff review and confirmation that the material meets code before final permit actions are completed.
