Temporary construction fencing for neighborhood safety
Summary
Current rules only allow 4-foot fences during construction, which barely contain silt — and don't stop a climbing autistic adult from wandering onto a job site. The board approved one permit and wants a district-wide 6-foot temporary fence rule.
At a glance
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Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 5, 2026.
Impact analysis
Contractors say renting a 6-foot fence can actually cost less than a 4-foot one; a code change would avoid per-project permit fees.
Neighbors of construction sites — especially families with children or vulnerable adults — plus contractors seeking better site security.
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