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Zoning board approves 6-foot front-yard fence at 401 N Eliza St
Summary
The City of Maquoketa Zoning Board of Adjustments approved a variance on June 11, 2026 allowing a 6-foot privacy fence in the required front yard at 401 N Eliza St to contain a dog; the board found setbacks conform to city ordinances and the motion passed 3-0.
The City of Maquoketa Zoning Board of Adjustments voted 3-0 on June 11, 2026 to grant a variance allowing a 6-foot privacy fence in the required front yard at 401 N Eliza St. Dennis Miller moved to approve the variance “as written,” and Barb Schroeder seconded; the motion carried with all three members present voting in favor.
Applicant Anthony Simonetti told the board the fenced area is intended to give a dog room to run and that the dog can clear a 4-foot fence, which is why a 6-foot height was requested. Board members noted the corner lot is zoned I-1 and abuts industrial and commercial properties. Meeting minutes record that existing property setbacks conform to the City of Maquoketa ordinances; the variance request applied only to fence height.
The approval followed a public hearing opened and closed in the same meeting; there were no recorded opposing votes. The board’s actions were procedural: motions to open and close the hearing and the final approval all carried 3-0. The board adjourned at 6:00 p.m.
