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Request to allow a 30-foot front building line instead of 35 feet.
The variance allows for a garage addition that overcomes site constraints caused by a floodway easement.
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Request to allow a 30-foot front building line instead of 35 feet.
The city is looking to rewrite its 1956 zoning code to make it easier for residents and developers to understand and follow. This will affect how you can renovate your home or how new projects are built in your neighborhood.
Residents are finding that current lot coverage limits can make it difficult to install solar panels on properties with mature trees or complex rooflines.
Properties with significant floodway easements face limited development options, often forcing homeowners to request variances for front-yard additions.