Homeowner setback variance denied after neighbors and board question practical difficulty

Sep 29, 2026

The Board of Zoning Appeals denied a request for a setback variance for a backyard pool deck, after neighbors and the HOA raised covenant and setback concerns and the board found insufficient practical difficulty to justify relief.

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The Carmel Board of Zoning Appeals voted to deny Cole Breininger’s request for a side‑yard setback variance for a pool deck at the meeting on Sept. 28.

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