Six-foot fences in street-side yards
Summary
The code caps street-facing fences at three feet, but a Park Green Place homeowner sought six feet for privacy and dog safety — matching a neighbor's existing nonconforming six-foot fence. The board was uneasy about opaque frontage fences but approved it given the unique lot and HOA support.
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Last discussed Aug 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city; the fence is privately funded.
Chloe Ruiz and Daniel Martinez gain a secure, usable side yard for their dog.
Neighbors along the street face a taller fence line, though the HOA and surrounding neighbors supported it.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
BOA-2026-0010 — Ruiz street-side fence variance
The fence creates a continuous six-foot line with the neighbor's existing fence and opens up a rare large side yard for the family and their dog; the HOA approved.
BOA-2026-0009 — Wildeman home addition variances
The additions grow the home from about 2,400 to 3,000 square feet for a family of five, with space that could later house aging parents, while preserving a mid-century home that might otherwise be torn down.
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