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BZA approves larger accessory structure, reduces setback for Rumshire property with conditions

5776150 · September 12, 2025
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Summary

The Board granted variances to allow a taller, larger accessory structure and a reduced south side setback at 145 S. 775 E., with the petitioner agreeing to limit accessory footprint to 3,000 sq ft and to address drainage and construction protections for neighbors.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved three development-standards variances on Sept. 15 that let the owner of 145 South 775 East build an accessory structure closer to the side property line, larger than the existing primary residence, and taller than the main house. Planning staff had recommended denial, saying the requests did not meet the ordinance’s “unnecessary hardship” standard and were effectively self-created because the driveway, septic and “finger system” could be reconfigured. The property is zoned…

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