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Zoning Administrator permits nearly complete shop after identifying confusion over road‑easement location
Summary
The Zoning Administrator approved a variance to allow a partially built 1,800 sq ft accessory shop to remain 27 feet from the front edge‑of‑road easement where 50 feet is normally required, after county inspections found the error stemmed from field confusion about the 50‑foot road easement extent. Building permit and inspection must proceed under
On Oct. 23 the Placer County Zoning Administrator approved a variance (PLN25‑00195) to allow completion and permitting of a nearly constructed 1,800‑square‑foot accessory shop on Little Creek Road sited 27 feet from the front (southwest) edge‑of‑road easement where a 50‑foot setback is required.
Planning staff explained the foundation and framing were placed in good faith following a permitting process but later inspection identified a mislocating of the 50‑foot road easement and a resulting reduced setback. The nearly complete shop was halted when the building inspector identified the discrepancy. Staff and Engineering reviewed the parcel and found the structure’s closest point to the adjacent property line provides approximately 51.5 feet; Engineering and Surveying supported approval and had no additional conditions. Environmental Health also supported the staff recommendation. The owner explained the project history and said contractors had proceeded while he was away; he told the hearing that he had worked with staff and received assistance to resolve the issues.
The Zoning Administrator granted the variance, finding no inconsistency with the zoning code purposes and concluding the variance would permit legal completion of a structure partially built in error. Because no public comments were submitted, the appeal period was waived, and the owner may continue final permit and inspection work.
