Board approves Ruster setback variance 4-1 after covenant and runoff debate

Jul 30, 2026

The board granted a side-yard setback reduction for Doug Ruster at 2840 South 700 West to allow a detached garage, approving staff conditions except one on material equivalency that the board struck; the vote was 4-1 with Willard dissenting.

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The Hancock County Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance July 30 allowing petitioner Doug Ruster to reduce a required side-yard setback from 15 feet to 8 feet at 2840 South 700 West (case 26-2697) so he can build a detached garage. The motion passed 4-1 with board member Willard voting no.

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