City Commission Adopts New Fencing Ordinance for 2024

Ordinance Of The Mayor And Commission Of The Incorporated City of District Heights, To Amend The City's Ordinance On Fences; To Reduce The Number Of Hearings Before The Commission; To Adopt The County’s Four-Foot Height Front Yard Limit; And To Enhance the Application and Permitting Process.

This Ordinance aims to streamline the process of approving fences within the City of District Heights. The amendments include reducing the number of hearings required for fence approvals before the Commission and adopting the county's four-foot front yard height limit. These changes are intended to provide a more efficient and user-friendly experience for residents during the application and permitting process. 

DH-2024-02 was introduced at the City Meeting on February 1, 2024, and a Public Hearing was held on March 7, 2024.  The Ordinance was then adopted on March 7, 2024, and will become effective March 27, 2024. Copies of this Ordinance may be obtained from the City Clerk’s Office, 2000 Marbury Drive, District Heights, Maryland 20747, by calling 301-336-1402 x 110, or from the City’s website: www.districtheights.org.

For additional information please contact the City Clerk, Starr Jefferson, at 301-336-1402 x 110.