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Council amends fence rules, sets front-yard height at 4 feet in 3–2 vote
Summary
After Code Committee and Planning Commission review, the council removed opacity requirements and set front-yard fence height at four feet; the ordinance passed 3–2 with two council members dissenting.
The South Weber City Council adopted Ordinance 2026‑03 on March 10 to amend Title 10, Chapter 11 on supplementary and qualifying regulations for fences. The Code Committee proposed updates intended to protect neighborhood character and safety; the Planning Commission held a public hearing and unanimously recommended approval. Council direction during the meeting removed opacity requirements and set the front-yard fence height at four feet.
Councilwoman Angie Petty moved to approve the ordinance; Councilman Blair Halverson seconded. Council Members Halverson, Petty and Winsor voted aye; Councilmen Jeremy Davis and Joel Dills voted nay. The motion carried 3–2. The ordinance changes how front‑yard fence height and opacity are regulated, and staff will update code language and enforcement guidance accordingly.
