Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-07-052 — MIKE LOPEZ

Request: Variance in the R-3 zoning district to allow a 5 ft. high fence in the front yard in lieu of 4 ft. (Note: This is the result of code enforcement action.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a presentation on the case, covering the location of the fence, the site plan, previous variance denial in the area and photos. The applicant explained that the property had been vacant for 3 years and had become a dumping ground with crime and vagrants and a 4 foot fence would not keep anyone out. The applicant further stated the neighbors were in favor of the fence. The BZA confirmed it was not a corner lot and that a chain link fence will not affect visibility. The BZA stated that a 5 foot fence would provide the necessary security, and advised the applicant to get proper permits. Staff received 4 commentaries in favor of the application and 1 in opposition. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the variance.