Melinda Shaw 8-foot privacy fence variance
Description
A homeowner on a sloped corner lot asked to build an 8-foot privacy fence instead of the allowed 6 feet, saying elevation changes let neighbors see into her yard. The board denied it, agreeing with staff that slope alone isn't a practical difficulty unique to her lot.
Impact summary
The Board of Zoning Appeals denied it on Nov 4, 2026.
The lot keeps the citywide 6-foot fence standard, and no 8-foot walls will appear along the Ross Drive sidewalk.
Applicant
- Name
- Melinda Shaw
- Address
- 1100 Corb Avenue, New Albany, Indiana
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Board of Zoning Appeals
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Nov 4, 2026.
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