Springfield may allow front-yard fences for families
Springfield city officials are considering a proposal that would allow front-yard fences in single-family neighborhoods for the first time in more than a decade.
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AI GeneratedSpringfield city officials are considering a proposal to allow front yard fences in single-family neighborhoods. Currently, only multi-family homeowners can install fences up to three feet tall, while single-family homeowners must pay over $1,000 for a zoning variance. The proposal aims to remove this disparity, with a City Council hearing scheduled for September 28th.