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Germantown BZA approves two fence variances and adjourns
Summary
At its December meeting the Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances permitting 6-foot fences to intrude into front-yard setbacks at 2529 Horsham Drive and 2010 Newfields Road, heard public support from neighbors and school staff, and adjourned with holiday remarks.
The Germantown Board of Zoning Appeals completed its December agenda by approving two separate variances to allow 6-foot fences in front-yard setback areas and by offering brief closing remarks before adjourning.
At the meeting the board granted a variance for 2529 Horsham Drive after the applicant described the request as necessary to secure a yard for a child with Down syndrome; staff documented lot constraints and neighbors and Dogwood Elementary staff spoke in support. The board also approved a variance for 2010 Newfields Road where staff highlighted the property’s annexation history from Shelby County (older 30-foot setback) and the applicant emphasized driveway access for lawn equipment; neighbors spoke in favor and staff said the applicant had reduced the original request.
Both motions passed on roll-call votes with all recorded members voting to approve. The meeting concluded with the chair thanking members and staff, a comment thanking those who reapplied to serve on the board for 2026 and a holiday closing, and then the meeting was adjourned.
