Corner Lot Fence Height Deviations and Neighborhood Visibility
Reno
Summary
A homeowner at 931 Gordon Avenue wants a six-foot fence in a front yard where only four feet is allowed. Small on its face, but major deviations like this set the tone for neighborhood character.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Last discussed May 7, 2026.
Impact analysis
Nominal fee revenue collected from building permit and major deviation applications.
The property owner who wants added privacy at the corner of Gordon and La Rue.
Local residents concerned about obstructed driver visibility and neighborhood aesthetic standards.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Reno City Planning Commission Meeting - Nov 5, 2026
A homeowner at 931 Gordon Avenue wants a six-foot fence in a front yard where only four feet is allowed. Small on its face, but major deviations like this set the tone for neighborhood character.
Planning Commission Meeting - May 7, 2026
Homeowners requested approval to keep an already-built six-foot fence on a corner lot where zoning normally limits front yard fences to four feet. The discussion highlighted tensions between property privacy and traffic safety at busy neighborhood intersections.
Related development
931 Gordon Avenue Fence Height Deviation
A taller corner fence than neighbors are used to seeing; the decision affects only this property but touches on front-yard visibility and neighborhood standards.
2295 Putnam Perimeter Fence Major Deviation
Brings an as-built fence into code compliance while incorporating safety conditions such as visibility mirrors and panel adjustments.
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