[RP TownTalk] Fw: Fences - the tall and the short of it

[regina at kreger.net]

Thanks, Dwight, I had it wrong -- I was thinking "side yard fences" were fences along the side of the yard, and "back yard fences" were fences along the rear border of the property.  I guess that's because my back yard faces the railroad tracks and high fences on that side are pretty standard.

Another thought on this rule: if the town decides (as I fervently hope) that a 6' fence is OK for back yards, what about letting natural barriers (hedges) grow a bit higher?  I would like to plant a "Belgian fence" of apples & pears, that might grow to 7 - 8'.  Actually, it's not a solid barrier, you can see through it.  You can see a picture at this link: http://www.henryleuthardtnurseries.com/product.htm (scroll down).





----Original Message----

From: dwightrholmes at gmail.com

Date: Oct 18, 2006 6:28 

To: "Andrew Farrington"

Cc: "TownTalk"

Subj: Re: [RP TownTalk] Fences - the tall and the short of it



Andrew, in this case a picture is worth a thousand words: front, side, and back yard fences are illustrated in the proposal itself:
http://www.ci.riverdale-park.md.us/Misc/2006/09/Chap-66-Fences-Hedges-v8-crier.pdf

 
On 10/18/06, Andrew Farrington somefool at dvnt.com> wrote:
I'm really not at all sure I understand the distinction between "side
yard" and "back yard" fences.  Where does the "side yard" end, and the

"back yard" begin?

Also, is this going to affect existing fences?

-Andrew Farrington
4605 Queensbury Road





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