Community Government 

Walkersville to Update Fencing Regulations

The Walkersville Planning Commission hopes to send proposed amendments to the Walkersville Town Code that will address fences in the town.  The proposal will be discussed and may be approved at the Planning Commission’s Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Walkersville Town Hall. Several months ago, a resident at the corner of Glade Road and Charles Street erected a tall wooden fence that became the subject of much debate in town.  The fence, which had been approved by the town, blocked the view of…

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Sunroom Addition on Sandstone Drive

The owners of 215 Sandstone Drive would like to build a sunroom on the rear of their home.  The 12′ x 12′ addition will be on the Walkersville Planning Commission’s agenda Tuesday evening. The addition will be too close to the rear yard line according to town code.  As such, the addition must come before the Planning Commission for approval.  The ordinance takes into account the impact an addition that does not meet the required set-back may have on their properties. The rear of the property shares a property line…

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