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ZV(R) 2020-36, Matthew Desharnais, 7881 NW 11 Court
Summary Explanation and Background
SUMMARY EXPLANATION AND BACKGROUND:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION / BACKGROUND:
Matthew Desharnais, owner, has submitted variance request ZV(R) 2020-36 to allow an existing 200 square accessory structure. In 2015, Building Permit #1532910-0 (copy of permit is attached) was issued for a 200 square concrete slab. Subsequently, a 200 square foot accessory structure (80 square foot shed with a 120 square foot covered patio - pictures attached) was installed on top of this concrete slab. The location of the structure meets all code required setbacks.
There is not a Homeowner’s Association for this community.
VARIANCE REQUEST DETAILS:
ZV(R) 2020-36 allow a 200 square foot accessory structure instead of the allowed 100 square foot accessory structure.
Code Reference: § 155.049 ACCESSORY USES AND STRUCTURES; SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR CERTAIN SCREENED ENCLOSURES WITH COVERED ROOFS.
(H) In all residential districts except A-1, RR, E-1, R-3, R-4, and R-6, only one accessory building is permitted which shall not exceed 100 square feet. In the A-1, RR, E-1, R-3, R-4, and R-6 districts, all accessory uses, storage sheds, and accessory buildings, except structures for housing livestock, up to 150 square feet in area shall be located at least five feet from any plot line and at least 15 feet from any street line. Also in the A-1, RR, E-1, R-3, R-4 and R-6 districts, only one storage container shall be permitted. Storage sheds and accessory buildings over 150 square feet and storage containers shall be subject to the limitations on location of a principal building and shall not be placed in any required yard. For purposes of this section, fall-out shelters and garages shall not be deemed accessory buildings.
VARIANCE DETERMINATION:
The Board of Adjustment shall not grant any single-family residential variances, permits, or make any decision, finding, and determination unless it first det...
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