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Az 7, . i 5 m 1 r'f" t was not legal and that Code Enforcement is working on that . She thought the location of their fence looked a lot nicer than hers does . The dimensions of her lot already enclosed by fencing makes a small area for children to play . She was not questioning the considerations or the decisions of staff or the Planning and Zoning Commission , they were following what is printed in the law . She felt there was no reason to pay the fee or file the request if they were not going to even consider it . She has two children , 6 and 7 years old , and two dogs that could climb a 4 - foot fence . She was concerned primarily about their safety because of alligators in the stormwater pond across the street, the disregard of the stop sign , cars , County vehicles and equipment , and a motor home parked on the other side of the street . She wanted the children to be able to safely play in their yard . As to deed restrictions , she quoted that it said "permitted by applicable law . " She stated that her lot is unique because it is the only corner lot on a street that is a dead end . Richard Thomas , president of the Laurel Oaks Homeowners Association , advised that there are deed restrictions , with by- laws and covenants with which each owner must abide . He advised that Ms . Carlton ' s request first went to the Association ' s Architectural Control Committee that addresses any plans that come in . The Committee investigated the County ' s requirements and suggested to the Carltons that they would have to stay 25 feet off the property line with their 6 - foot fence . Lot No . 28 wanted a fence for their large dog and after learning the County ' s regulations , changed their plan to be in compliance . He was concerned about precedence if the Carlton ' s request is approved . He mentioned there is a basketball hoop in that corner and the kids play basketball there although they probably should not . He addressed Vice Chairman Stanbridge ' s inquiry about parked vehicles and advised that some homeowners use that County right - of- way as overflow parking , but the Association had not advised anyone to do so since he became president 3 years ago . Margaret Egan , 5150 9 `h Street, Lot 14 , also paid a special fee for a fence which the September 4 , 2001 55 i J J J ' 711- z