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Council amends proposed front-yard fence standards, approves change 4–1
Summary
After debate over height and opacity restrictions, the council voted 4–1 to continue and amend Ordinance 2026-03 to allow 4-foot front-yard fences and to remove the opacity limit; existing six-foot fences are grandfathered.
Community Development Manager Lance Evans presented a proposed amendment to Title 10 Chapter 11 to regulate fence heights and locations in front yards and other zones. The draft set a six-foot general limit, with a four-foot limit in front yards and an opacity rule that would have limited solid front-yard fences to three feet. Evans said the draft aims "to protect neighborhood character, ensure safety and reserve property values."
Council members debated grandfathering of existing fences, side-yard rules, safety and line-of-sight concerns, and whether the opacity restriction was too restrictive. Evans confirmed that existing fences are grandfathered. Councilwoman Angie Petty moved to continue Ordinance 2026-03 with amendments to allow a 4-foot front-yard fence and to remove the opacity requirement; Councilman Blair Halverson seconded. The motion passed 4–1 on a roll-call vote: Dills, Halverson, Petty and Winsor voted aye; Councilman Jeremy Davis voted no.
The amended direction means future front-yard fencing will generally be limited to four feet in height under the ordinance as continued; staff will return language and next steps to the council.
