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Commission approves setback variances for addition at 312 South Ninth Street

3256356 · May 8, 2025
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Summary

The Livingston City Commission granted a pair of small side‑setback variances for a rear addition at 312 S. Ninth St.; planning staff said the addition reduces the existing nonconformity and adjacent neighbors did not object.

The Livingston City Commission voted to approve a zoning variance that will allow a rear addition at 312 South Ninth Street to encroach slightly into existing side setbacks.

Why it matters: The property is in an R‑2 medium‑density residential zone. Planning staff found the house to be a legally nonconforming structure that already encroaches into the required side setbacks; the proposed addition is narrower than the existing house and will not increase the current encroachment.

Jennifer Severson, the city planning director, summarized the request and staff analysis. The owners requested a 2‑inch variance…

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