Rear Yard Fence Height Variance at 6 West Pine Road
Town of Hyde Park
Summary
A homeowner installed a stepped privacy fence reaching up to 8 feet 2 inches due to a sloped yard and rocky terrain, prompting objections from a 92-year-old neighbor over aesthetics and code compliance. The board delayed its decision to conduct a site visit and review late testimony.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The property owner seeking privacy and security for his family.
The adjacent property owner concerned about visual impacts and code deviations.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Appeals (Regular) - May 27, 2026
Thomas Corrigan sought a variance to keep an existing fence with post heights up to 8 feet 2 inches due to rocky terrain. While neighbors raised concerns about height and views, the board ultimately approved the variance with conditions.
Zoning Board of Appeals (Regular) - Apr 22, 2026
A homeowner installed a stepped privacy fence reaching up to 8 feet 2 inches due to a sloped yard and rocky terrain, prompting objections from a 92-year-old neighbor over aesthetics and code compliance. The board delayed its decision to conduct a site visit and review late testimony.
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