Front Yard Fence Variance at 73 Darroch Road
Summary
A homeowner got permission for a six-foot privacy fence in his front yard, exceeding the four-foot limit, to block deer and screen an overgrown neighbor's hedge row. The adjacent neighbor didn't object but worried about her shrubs' roots.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 1
Rising — discussed at 3 meetings since Sep 16, 2026, up from 0 in the two months before.
Impact analysis
None for the town; entirely funded by the property owner.
The Donovan family gains privacy and deer protection at their Delmar home.
None identified; the neighboring Romero household raised shrub-damage concerns the Board found minimal.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — October 21, 2026
A homeowner got permission for a six-foot privacy fence in his front yard, exceeding the four-foot limit, to block deer and screen an overgrown neighbor's hedge row. The adjacent neighbor didn't object but worried about her shrubs' roots.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — October 7, 2026
A homeowner requested permission to build a 6-foot fence in his front yard to improve privacy, manage deer movement, and enhance aesthetics. While town rules cap front yard fences at 4 feet, the board agreed the 39-foot setback and surrounding vegetation justified the exception.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Regular Meeting — September 16, 2026
A homeowner is seeking permission to build a six-foot fence in their front yard, which exceeds the town's four-foot height limit. The zoning board has scheduled a public hearing to gather community input before making a decision.
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