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8-foot rear fence approved for Nampa home with uneven ground behind it

City staff approved a variance on July 10 allowing an 8-foot fence along the back property line. The homeowner said the ground is at different heights than the neighbor's lot and wanted more privacy. The neighbor's fence stands higher than theirs.

ApprovedVAR-00221-2026Filed May 5, 2026West Nampa · 1315 W Hawk Pl
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Canyon County).

About this application

Request to install 8-foot fence along rear property line to accommodate topographical issues and ground-level height differences between neighbor behind my house--to provide privacy for my home and family. Also to address the height of the fence my backyard neighbor has installed that stand higher than my fence.

Project name on file: 1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence

Timeline

  1. July 10, 2026

    9 documents added

  2. July 10, 2026

    Assess Fees (Variance)

  3. July 10, 2026

    Notice to Area Property Owners

  4. July 10, 2026

    Staff Decision

  5. July 10, 2026

    Decision: Approved

  6. May 21, 2026

    Notice to Agencies/Departments

  7. May 21, 2026

    Set Date for Review

  8. May 5, 2026

    Plan Intake Passed

  9. May 5, 2026

    Application filed

  10. May 5, 2026

    Planning Application Review

  11. May 5, 2026

    Accepted for review

Documents

Other documents

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Decision Letter.STAFF reduced size.pdf

    July 10, 2026 · Decision Letter

  • VAR-00221-2026_Goldston Fence_Recorded Permit #2026-027475.pdf

    July 10, 2026 · Recorded Permit #2026-027475

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Affidavit.pdf

    May 5, 2026 · Affidavit

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Application.pdf

    May 5, 2026 · Application

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Checklist.pdf

    May 5, 2026 · Checklist

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Narrative.pdf

    May 5, 2026 · Narrative

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Photos.pdf

    May 5, 2026 · Photos

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Pre-App Mtg Notes.pdf

    May 5, 2026 · Pre-App Mtg Notes

  • VAR-00221-2026_1315 W Hawk Pl Goldston Fence_Warranty Deed.pdf

    May 5, 2026 · Warranty Deed

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