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Board approves variance to allow swimming pool in front yard at 408 South Boundary Avenue SE
Summary
A City of Aiken zoning board approved a variance permitting a detached accessory swimming pool in the front yard at 408 South Boundary Avenue SE in the historic Old Aiken neighborhood after hearing staff presentation, applicant testimony and board discussion about site constraints and a Design Review Board-approved screening wall.
A City of Aiken zoning board on an unspecified date approved a variance to allow a detached accessory swimming pool in the front yard at 408 South Boundary Avenue Southeast (tax parcel 121-09-06-07), a 0.44-acre lot zoned Residential Single-Family (RS15).
Planning staff told the board that notice was properly posted for the request and that no written comments were received; a neighboring property owner had sought only a verbal clarification about the pool’s location. Staff described the request as a variance to City of Aiken zoning ordinance section 3.4.2.b.1 (and noted section 3.4.2.g regarding non-inflatable swimming pools on single-family lots) because accessory structures are generally limited to rear and side yards and are not permitted in the front yard except for narrow exceptions (carports, ATMs, pump canopies and similar structures as determined…
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