Summary
The city is rewriting fence rules so corner-lot residents can build privacy screens without a variance. Fences can now extend to the home's front building line, with new driveway clear-vision safety rules.
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Last discussed Feb 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
No direct cost beyond staff/attorney time to draft the ordinance.
✅Who benefits
Corner-lot homeowners who want privacy fencing without paying for a variance.
⚠️Who could be affected
Neighbors along the side street may see taller privacy fences closer to their front yard lines.
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