On December 10, 2020 the zoning hearing officer denied 3 proposed variances to increase the side and rear perimeter walls to 8 feet. In residential zoning, 6 foot perimeter walls are allowed. The hearing officer stated that the applicant did not meet the criteria for obtaining the variances. The applicant’s representative has 15 days to appeal the hearing officer’s decision. Thank you to those who sent emails opposing these variances, as North Central is not a walled/gated community but a neighborhood rich in history and character. The Board of the NCPHA unanimously voted to oppose these proposed variances.