Title
ZV(R)2026-0003 & 0004
Lashonda Jones
8820 NW 5 Street (District 2)
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Lashonda Jones, owner, submitted two residential zoning variance requests to legalize an existing addition for the single-family residence located at 8820 NW 5 Street in the Westview Neighborhood, which is zoned Residential Single-Family (R-1B).
In August 1, 2025, the City’s Code Compliance Division cited the property for work done without building permits, Code Case No. 250802410.
The owner would like to start the legalization process by providing a copy of the property’s survey indicating the location and footprint of a home addition built on the east side of the house. The addition is used for personal office and storage. Therefore, as result of the existing work at the property, the applicant would like to request:
· ZV(R)2026-0003: to allow a 4.3’ setback along a segment of the eastern side property line instead of the required 7.5’ side setback for an existing (24.6’x8.6’) office and storage addition.
· ZV(R)2026-0004: to allow 2’-3” augmenting to 2’-6” setback along a segment of the eastern side property line instead of the required 5’ side setback for an existing (34’-6”x10’-6”) patio and walkway.
Per staff search of the city’s archives, no building permits can be found for the detected work on the property. Nonetheless, per Broward County Property Appraiser Imagery, the addition has existed on the property since at least December 2022 (See Images).
The petitioner is aware that Board consideration of residential variance requests does not preclude the property owner from obtaining all necessary development related approvals or permits.
Per the City’s HOA list, there is no HOA in the neighborhood where the property is located.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R)2026-0003) is to allow a 4.3’ setback along a segment of the eastern side property line instead of the required 7...
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