Title
ZBA#24-001: Request for a variance to Section 155.055(C)(12) and Section 155.099(B)(5)(k) of the Code of Ordinances to allow an accessory building in the required front yard and to allow a reduction in the minimum 75’ setback from the front property line for an accessory building at 1102 Palm Street; Tuan Dao, Owner
Description/History
The applicant proposes to build an approximately 400 square-foot detached carport in the front yard, approximately 5 feet from the front property line. According to Section 155.012 of the Code of Ordinance, the “Lot Line, Front” states on a corner lot is defined as the line on the side of the lot with the narrowest street frontage, regardless of which street the house faces.
The applicant is requesting two variances from the Code of Ordinance regulations to allow a detached carport located approximately 5 feet from the front property line:
· Section 155.055(C)(12) Every part of a required yard shall be open and unobstructed except for accessory buildings or use as permitted herein, and the ordinary projection of window sills, belt courses, fences, cornices, and roof eaves not exceeding 24 inches into the required yard. No accessory building or use shall be allowed in the required front or side yard except as provided in § 155.099 (B).
This property is zoned SF-7.5/12, requiring a 25-foot building setback from the front property line, creating the “required front yard” for the lot. The carport will encroach approximately 20 feet in the required front yard setback. The applicant is requesting a variance to allow a detached structure to be constructed within the front yard setback.
· Section 155.099(B)(5)(k) Accessory buildings or structures may be located in the side yard provided that they meet the minimum height/setback requirements described in division (B)(5)(j) of this section and that they are at least 75 feet from the front property line or behind the rear facade of the main residential building that is furthe...
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