Summary
Staff proposed a zoning change to allow 5-foot open or shadow-box fences in corner side yards, responding to a high volume of variance requests. The commission recommended approval with a mandatory 15-foot setback from the front of the house.
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Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
Reduces administrative costs and fees associated with processing frequent individual fence variance requests.
Homeowners with corner lots who gain clearer guidelines and permission for semi-private fencing without seeking costly variances.
None identified, though HOAs with stricter rules must coordinate with village permits.
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