Action Summary:
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PZ25 - 024. Application for Variance to install a fence in the front yard in a residential zoning district at 4026 Mobley Drive that is taller than 3 feet in height and located within setbacks and within six feet of the public right of way.
MIT
MIT Supported - Mark All Applicable
? Critical Staffing Needs (staffing shortages, retention)
? Financial Stability/Sustainability (diverse tax base)
? Safety & Protecting Community (code enforcement, stormwater)
? Commercial Development
? Downtown Development
? Tourism (increase share; museum should equitably represent community; events)
? Downtown Parking (address parking needs)
? Youth Program/Council (community center for youth and seniors; learning gap)
? Prepare for Growth and Development (infrastructure in place; annexation; curb cuts; recycling, signage)
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Staff Notes
Background
Under the Unified Development Code, fences in the front yards in residential districts require Special Use Approval. A fence may not be constructed in a public right-of-way, but project entrance monuments may be placed partially within the right-of-way of a local public or private street if approved by the community development director and public works director as not posing a visibility or other public hazard. Additionally, when gates for vehicular access are required or proposed, said gates shall not be located closer than 25' of a public street or road right-of-way, to ensure safe ingress and egress.
For residential infill development, which exists here, decorative fences should be constructed of consistent and high quality materials to create a coordinated appearance. If permitted in front yard the fence should be at least 50% transparent. The preferred fence composition is wood or wrought iron. Aluminum picket painted black is acceptable, and the design of the fence is required to be compatible with the architecture of hte
Fence height in the front yard is limited to 3 feet with column permit...
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