Carport and Pergola Setback Variances
Summary
Homeowners at 8612 Hogan Road asked for permission to keep a 6-foot front yard fence to keep their special needs children safe near a busy street and drainage culvert. City rules usually limit front fences to 3 feet, and staff recommended denying the request. The board ultimately sided with staff and voted to deny the variance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 23, 2026.
Impact analysis
None for the city.
The city maintains uniform enforcement of its Unified Development Code height restrictions.
The property owners, who cannot install their preferred security fencing.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Zoning Board of Adjustment Regular Meeting - Sep 23, 2026
Property owners across Temple are asking the city to bend setback rules so they can build carports and pergolas closer to the street and property lines than normally allowed. The board will decide whether these structures fit the neighborhoods without causing safety or crowding issues.
Zoning Board of Adjustment (Regular) - Jun 10, 2026
Homeowners at 8612 Hogan Road asked for permission to keep a 6-foot front yard fence to keep their special needs children safe near a busy street and drainage culvert. City rules usually limit front fences to 3 feet, and staff recommended denying the request. The board ultimately sided with staff and voted to deny the variance.
Related development
8612 Hogan Road Fence Variance
The variance was denied, meaning the homeowners must comply with the standard 3-foot front yard fence height limit.
Carport Variance
Enables the placement of a detached carport closer to the front property line and other structures than standard codes allow.
502 Cherokee Dr Pergola Variance
Allows the newly built pergola to remain in its current location near the front property line and adjacent structures.
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