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Bentonville board approves variance to place garage in front of house on flag lot
Summary
The City of Bentonville Board of Adjustment approved a variance Feb. 12 allowing an accessory garage to be placed forward of the primary structure on a flag (pipestem) lot, citing the lot's unusual shape and topography.
The City of Bentonville Board of Adjustment on Feb. 12 approved a variance allowing an accessory garage to be located in front of the primary residence on a flag (pipestem) lot, treating the property's front yard as a rear yard because of the lot's shape and site constraints.
The variance was requested by the homeowner and applicant, Mr. Dilday, and was described by city planning staff as an exception to setback and accessory-structure rules specified in the city's zoning code. Board members asked about flood risk, the city's future land-use map designation, and whether the lot could be rezoned instead of granted a variance; after discussion a board member moved to approve, another seconded, and a roll call vote was unanimous in favor.
The request cited City of Bentonville zoning code sections 601.01(d)(1) and 401.07(c)(1) and (2)(b), which cover setback regulations for R-1 residential…
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