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Council directs property owner to move proposed flood fence onto private property

Sumas City Council · April 27, 2026
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Summary

Mayor Bruce Bosch reported a proposed fence on W. Third Street intended to hold lumber during flooding must be pushed back onto the owner's property, per council direction. The decision was informational with no formal permit action recorded.

Mayor Bruce Bosch updated the council about a proposed fence on West Third Street by property owner Rich VanDiest intended to help hold lumber back during flooding.

The council indicated the project will need to be pushed back onto the owner's property rather than extending into public right-of-way or neighboring property. The minutes do not record a formal permit application or a motion on this item; the entry is recorded as an update to the council.

The owner or staff may need to pursue a permit or revise the plan to ensure the fence is wholly on private property before construction.