All homeowners and commercial property owners are required to follow the municipal rules of land use and development. There are exceptions, however. If you want to install a wooden fence or other type of privacy fence that doesn’t quite conform to your local zoning ordinances, you can apply for a variance or variation. If approved, the variance allows you to deviate from the local rules.

You can find the application for a variance on the website of the Zoning Ordinance Administration. You’ll need to pay a fee and provide details about your property and the red cedar fence you’d like to have installed. There is no guarantee that the Zoning Board of Appeals will approve your request. All property owners located within a certain distance from the proposed land development must be notified first, and they’ll have the opportunity to object if they wish. If your variance request is denied, you can always have your fence installation expert design a fence that conforms to the code, but also fulfills your need for privacy.

Paramount Fence is a full-service company that is committed to providing the superior products and customer care you need to get the most out of your property. Give us a call today at 630-239-2714 to discuss installing a privacy fence in the Chicagoland area.

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