Paul Rizzo was trying to keep the neighbor kids from getting hurt in his swimming pool. So the Lakeside Park resident talked with his neighbors, which was a zoning requirement, before building a privacy fence between his neighbor’s house and his pool. But it turns out there was another Lakeside Park zoning requirement he didn’t […]
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Independence enacts new regulations for fences on residential properties
Independence has passed new regulations allowing fences in front yards over three acres in size along collector and arterial roads in certain city zones, following a vote on Monday.
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Independence City Council takes steps to ease fencing regulations
The Independence City Council has voted to begin amending regulations on fences, allowing fences in yards over 3 acres in size along collector and arterial roads in certain city zones, with a maximum height of five feet and made of ornamental materials.

