TO: Zoning Commission
THRU: Jennifer C. Baptiste - Planning & Zoning Division Manager
FROM: Thomas Cohen - Planner I
DATE: August 11, 2026
RE:Title
A26-28: Order to Approve: Findings of Fact A request from Mayer Mitchell for a variance to the fence height standards (Section 30-5.D.4) to allow for a taller fence at 2213 Bragg Blvd (0428404373000)...Title
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COUNCIL DISTRICT(S):
Council District(s)
5 - Lynne Greene
b
Relationship To Strategic Plan:
Goal IV - Desirable place to live, work, & recreate
* Objective 4.4 - To provide a clean and beautiful community with increased green spaces
* Objective 4.5 - To ensure a place for people to live in great neighborhoods
Goal VI - Collaborative Citizen & Business Engagement Base
* Objective 6.2 - To ensure trust and confidence in City government through transparency and high-quality customer service
Executive Summary:
Applicant requests a variance to the maximum fence height standards found in section 30-5.D.4 to increase the height allowed from four feet to six feet.
On July 14, 2026 the Zoning Commission held an evidentiary hearing regarding this application. The Commission voted unanimously to approve this Variance.
Background:
Owner: Mayer Mitchell
Request: Increase fence maximum height from 4ft to 6ft
Parcel Identification Number (PIN): 0428404373000
Parcel Size: ? 0.35
Existing Site Conditions: Single family home
Immediate Context: Single family homes
Utilities: Public sewer, water, and electricity
Public Notice: Notification letters were sent to property owners within 300 feet of the subject site equating to 31 notices sent.
Related Cases: N/A
Issues/Analysis:
Variance Criteria
In accordance with NCGS ? 160D-705(d) and UDO Section 30-2.C.14.f five standards must all be met for a variance to be granted.
1. Unnecessary hardship - Strict application of the Ordinance requirements results in practical difficulties and unnecessary hardships; it shall not be necessary to demonstrate ...
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