Side-Yard Shed and Fence Placement Standards
Summary
Two applicants — one on Canal Street, one on High Street — want to put storage structures where the zoning code says they can't go. Both cases will test how flexible the board is on accessory building placement and setbacks.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 4
- Last 30 days
- 2
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct cost to residents; outcomes affect only the subject properties.
The two applicants, if their variances are granted.
Nearby neighbors could object if the structures affect light, air, or neighborhood character.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Zoning Hearing Board (Regular) - Nov 16, 2026
Two applicants — one on Canal Street, one on High Street — want to put storage structures where the zoning code says they can't go. Both cases will test how flexible the board is on accessory building placement and setbacks.
Planning Commission (Regular) - Nov 4, 2026
A property owner is seeking a special exception to fence-height rules at 277-79 West Nesquehoning Street. The commission's public hearing gives nearby residents a chance to weigh in before any recommendation moves forward.
Planning Commission (Regular) - Aug 5, 2026
A property owner near a busy intersection requested permission to install a six-foot privacy fence to improve safety and keep pedestrians from cutting across her yard.
Zoning Hearing Board (Regular) - May 18, 2026
The zoning board evaluated whether tight lot sizes and steep backyard slopes justify granting variances for homeowners wanting to put sheds and fences in their side yards instead of behind their houses.
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Related development
260 West Milton Street Fence
Provides pet containment and safety screening near a busy intersection.
277-79 West Nesquehoning Street – Special Exception for Fence Height
The taller fence creates a more enclosed street edge but matches a similar six-foot fence nearby; staff found it consistent with the special exception criteria and the comprehensive plan.
ZHB-26-53 — Setback variances for accessory storage
The reduced setbacks would place the structure very close to lot lines, which neighbors on tight College Hill lots may want to weigh in on.
ZHB-26-45 — Front/side-yard accessory storage variance
Approval would let storage sit where it's normally prohibited in the Adaptive Reuse district; neighbors may raise visibility or character concerns.
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