Summary
Homeowners requested permission to build an 8-foot fence in their front yard along Sandalwood Avenue to stop pedestrians and cars from cutting through their driveway. The board approved the request, noting it improves family safety without harming neighboring properties.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
None on city funds; private property improvement funded by the homeowner.
The homeowners and their children, who gain privacy and security from unauthorized traffic.
None identified.
Mentions & discussions (4)
Meeting Audio — Zoning Board of Adjustment
Homeowners requested permission to build an 8-foot wooden fence along Vinecrest Lane to keep their four young children safe from heavy foot traffic near UTD and bus stops. Neighbors filed a petition raising safety and visibility concerns, but city traffic engineers confirmed the design maintains clear sightlines.
Meeting Audio — Zoning Board of Adjustment
New homeowners requested permission to build an 8-foot fence in their front yard along the side street to give their grandchildren a safe place to play. Neighbors and the board supported the request, noting similar corner lot fences in the neighborhood.
Meeting Audio — Zoning Board of Adjustment
Homeowners requested permission to build an 8-foot fence in their front yard along Sandalwood Avenue to stop pedestrians and cars from cutting through their driveway. The board approved the request, noting it improves family safety without harming neighboring properties.
Meeting Audio — Zoning Board of Adjustment
The board discussed how to handle requests for taller fences in front yards, balancing security needs with neighborhood aesthetics.
Related development
3201 Canyon Creek Drive Special Exception
Expands the usable enclosed yard space for the residents.
1911 Greenhaven Drive Fence
Increases privacy and child safety for the homeowner without impacting traffic visibility at the intersection.
Canyon Creek Fence
Aligns the property with other corner lots in the neighborhood that have similar fencing.
907 Loganwood Avenue Fence
Improves residential security and prevents unauthorized cut-through traffic across the property's driveway.
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