Regent Prep campus security fence in state right-of-way
Summary
Regent Preparatory School wants a six-foot security fence after trespassing incidents threatened students, but one segment must sit in the ODOT/Memorial Drive right-of-way. ODOT has consented in writing; the board continued the case to July 21, where a fuller board may reconsider the variance.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Jul 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The school says rerouting the fence would force thousands of dollars in site redesign, which is why it needs the right-of-way variance.
Students, parents, and staff at Regent Prep would gain a continuous security barrier.
Drivers near Memorial Drive see a fence within the public right-of-way; one member found it excessive.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Adjustment - Jul 21, 2026
Regent Prep wants a 6-foot wrought-iron fence partly in the Memorial Drive right-of-way after trespassing incidents, including a man with a machete chasing children. The board split on the right-of-way piece but approved both requests.
Board of Adjustment - Jul 7, 2026
Regent Preparatory School wants a six-foot security fence after trespassing incidents threatened students, but one segment must sit in the ODOT/Memorial Drive right-of-way. ODOT has consented in writing; the board continued the case to July 21, where a fuller board may reconsider the variance.
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