Board allows 5-foot front-side privacy fence at 7663 Central Park Boulevard

On May 8 the Milford Board of Adjustment granted two variances allowing a 5-foot privacy fence in the front‑side yard at 7663 Central Park Boulevard in the Milford Ponds development.

City staff explained the property is a corner lot inside a planned unit development; under Milford code a mixed R‑1/R‑2/R‑3 district limits front‑yard fences to 3.5 feet and generally prohibits privacy fencing in front yards. The applicant, Eric Rutland, said the intended fence is for his dogs and to match surrounding properties and that the proposed layout had been adjusted to avoid a utility easement.

Neighbors spoke in support, noting that many homes in the immediate area already use 5‑foot fencing and that aesthetic consistency was desirable. Board members voted to approve both variance requests, citing hardship linked to pet containment and the fence’s placement relative to the roadway.

As with the other fence approvals, the board’s action does not supersede homeowners‑association rules; staff reiterated that city approval does not override an HOA’s prohibitions and that the permit will not be issued absent HOA confirmation if the HOA requires it.