Legislative Hearing - Ordinance 24-006 Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Fort Pierce, Chapter 125 - Zoning, Article VII - Supplementary Regulations, Division 1 - Generally, Section 125-322, Fences, Walls, and Hedges; Installation, Replacement and Maintenance, to allow fences greater than 6ft in height to be erected adjacent to Railroad or Railroad Right-of-Way.  SECOND READING.

A proposed amendment to allow fences up to 8 feet in height on the rear yard boundary adjacent to railway lines or railroad ROW.

At its March 11th meeting, the Planning Board recommended that the increased height be permitted at the rear property line adjacent to Railroad Right-of-Way only. The proposed code change has been amended accordingly.

The proposed text amendment:
(5) Unless otherwise prohibited by overlay district requirements, properties abutting a railway line or railroad right of way may erect a fence of up to eight (8) feet in height along the rear property line only. The maximum height for fences within the side and front yard setback shall remain as provided within this section.

Staff recommend APPROVAL of this proposed amendment to Sec. 125-322.

Recommend approval with modification.

or

Recommend disapproval.

Kev Freeman, Planning Director.

Technical Review Board (November 16, 2023).
City Attorney.