Legislation Details

Reference No. CB-072-2008    Draft No. 1
Type: Council Bill Status: Enacted
Meeting Body County Council
Meeting Date 11/18/2008
Introduced Date 10/21/2008 Public Hearing Date
Effective date: 1/5/2009    
Title: An Ordinance amending the regulations for fences in residential zones.
Proposers/Sponsors: Eric C. Olson, Ingrid M. Turner
Code sections: 27-420 -
Attachments: 1. ACTION SUMMARY S2008072, 2. B2008072.pdf
Contact: Jackie Brown PZED Committee Director
Title An Ordinance amending the regulations for fences in residential zones. Background The Zoning Ordinance allows fences up to six feet high in residential yard areas. This standard is problematic in front yards for County inspectors conducting on-site inspections. In addition, the six-foot height prevents neighborhood connectedness. This legislation proposes a four-foot height limit for fences constructed in front yards on properties of one acre or less in size.