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The Planning Commission reached consensus that seasonal temporary fences used to keep wildlife out of gardens should be allowed in front yards and asked staff to draft Land Development Code amendments. The commission also agreed by consent to several technical code changes, including clarifying building alterations and zoning permits and removing office and retail categories from minimum parking standards.
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The proposed fence change could allow residents to use temporary wildlife-exclusion fencing during the gardening season, including in front yards, where current rules limit fence height and placement. No final amendment was adopted at this meeting; staff will prepare draft language for future consideration. The commission also supported technical updates to clarify when building work requires zoning review and to align parking provisions with the code’s stated intent.
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