A homeowner is asking for a variance to keep a structure that was built without a permit. The board will decide if the 5-foot setback is acceptable despite the original 10-foot requirement.
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Rising — being discussed more frequently. 1 mention in the last 30 days, 1 the 60 before, 1 the 90 before that.
The owner may face costs associated with moving or demolishing the structure if the variance is denied.
The property owner, if the variance is granted, would avoid the cost of moving the structure.
Neighbors or the city, if the variance sets a precedent for ignoring building codes.
A property owner is asking for a variance to keep a structure that was built without a permit. The board will decide if the 5-foot setback is acceptable despite the city's 10-foot rule.
A property owner is seeking a variance to keep a garage that was built too close to the property line without a permit. The city staff has recommended against this, noting that the hardship is self-imposed.
This case highlights the challenges of managing non-conforming housing units in older neighborhoods. The outcome will clarify how past legal settlements between property owners and the city dictate current property rights.
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