The section on Fences includes eight regulations compared to the Original Cd2.
Open fence provision removed without neighborhood discussion
The final draft removed a provision without neighborhood discussion:
Fences that are at least 70% open may be located flush to the corner of the front facade, excluding porches (prior draft released 1/19/2024, Section (3) Fences and Walls).
ORIGINAL CD2
No fences in the front yard
PROPOSED CD2 EXPANSION
(e) Fences and retaining walls.
(1) Except as provided in this section fences and walls, excluding retaining walls, are not allowed in a front yard. For purposes of this subsection, “front
yard” means that area between the front facade and street, excluding porches, as illustrated in Exhibit C.
(2) Courtyard walls surrounding the primary front entrance that are four feet in height or less may project into the front yard a maximum of five feet.
(3) Fences must be set back a minimum of five feet from the corner of the front facade of a main building nearest the side property line, excluding porches.
(4) Fences and walls in a side yard may not exceed six feet in height.
(5) Fences and walls in a rear yard may not exceed eight feet in height.
(6) Fences and walls in a cornerside yard may not exceed eight feet in height.
(7) Retaining walls may not exceed six inches above any soil being retained.
(8) Fences may be made of brick that matches the main structure, stone, wood, wrought iron or materials that look like wrought iron, or a combination of these materials.
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Elements of your home that the City Will Have Complete Discretion
- Windows must be typical of the architectural style.
- On a front facade and within the wrap-around, all materials and their application must be typical of the period and architectural style, or be compatible with original main buildings designated the same architectural style in the district.
- Wood, materials that look like wood, cast stone, wrought iron, or stucco with half-timbering may be applied in a manner and location typical of Original Houses in the district.
- Dormers must be typical in form, size, and proportions for the architectural style of the structure.
What we decided in Neighborhood Meetings
Similar to the existing CD, no fences in the front yard within the front setback
CIty of Dallas email, “Lakewood conservation district expansion,” update on Neighborhood Meeting, december 5, 2022
Side fences should be set back 5′ from the facade of the house unless they are not a solid material (i.e. iron vs wood)
Side fences, along the side of a house, should be limited in height – 6′
Beyond the rear of the home, side and rear fences could be higher – 8′
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Elements of your home that the City Will Have Complete Discretion
- Windows must be typical of the architectural style.
- On a front facade and within the wrap-around, all materials and their application must be typical of the period and architectural style, or be compatible with original main buildings designated the same architectural style in the district.
- Wood, materials that look like wood, cast stone, wrought iron, or stucco with half-timbering may be applied in a manner and location typical of Original Houses in the district.
- Dormers must be typical in form, size, and proportions for the architectural style of the structure.