Galena Council Responds To Complaints About Detour

Galena residents along the route of a highway detour can now more easily install fences on their property to ward off noise and dust. The City Council has approved a temporary measure allowing residents of Gear Street to construct fences exceeding 42 inches with a building permit, for which fees would be waived. Fences taller than 42 inches located in the front yard setback typically require a zoning variance, which requires a public hearing and takes about 45 days. The measure was enacted in response to citizen complaints about a detour on U.S. Highway 20 and Highway 84 through Galena that began June 20.