Decatur County board approves setback variance for Westport property owner

Oct 8, 2026

The board approved DZA petition 20‑26‑13, granting Chris Bierhaus a variance to alter front and side setback requirements at 1677 East Main Street in Westport; the approval moves only the variance, not a building permit.

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The Decatur County board voted to approve DZA petition 20‑26‑13, granting a setback variance for property identified at 1677 East Main Street in Westport. The petition, introduced by staff as a request from Chris Bierhaus, would change the front setback measured from the road and reduce the west side setback to 15 feet from the standard 30 feet.

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