Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-19-01-181 — SHARON MARTIN

Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow a 6 ft. high fence in the front yard in lieu of 4 ft. high.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff explained the area, which is compromised of both residential and commercial uses. The applicant would like to construct a 6 ft. high wood fence in their front yard to provide security. Staff recommended approval of the request as the property abuts commercial uses, and proposed a condition that the fence be an aluminum or wrought iron pick style fence. The applicant stated that the area is a high crime area and they feel unsafe without the fence. They also stated they would prefer the wood fence as it would provide a noise and visual barrier from the surrounding uses. The BZA discussed the style of the fence and what the options are for the applicant. The BZA agreed that the opaque wood fence was appropriate for the area and approved the request, eliminating condition of approval #4.