Summary
A Ramsgate Drive family wanted a 5-foot fence to keep their large dogs and kids safe, but their cul-de-sac lot puts their functional backyard inside the 40-foot front-yard setback, where fences are capped at 4 feet. The board denied the variance 3-2, worried about setting a precedent, though it hinted a compromise design could work.
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Last discussed Jul 2, 2026.
Impact analysis
The family faces the cost of a less-suitable 4-foot fence, invisible fence system, or a redesigned variance application.
The denial preserves uniform fence-height rules citywide and the open look of front yards.
The Reynolds-Martin family is left without a fenced yard suitable for their large dogs and young children.
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