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Norton BZA approves home‑occupation variance for Harley alignment service at 5129 S. Haimtown Road
Summary
The Norton Board of Zoning and Building Appeals voted to approve a Type B home‑occupation permit allowing John L. Miller to operate a small chassis alignment service for Harley‑Davidson motorcycles from his detached garage; signage and other permits remain subject to separate rules.
The Norton Board of Zoning and Building Appeals voted July 15 to grant a variance for a Type B home‑occupation at 5129 South Haimtown Road, allowing John L. Miller to operate a limited chassis‑alignment service for Harley‑Davidson motorcycles from his detached garage.
The decision came after zoning staff described the home‑occupation standards in the city codified ordinance and concluded the application would have limited neighborhood impact. John L. Miller, the applicant and property owner, said the service would use a laser alignment system that "just plugs into the wall," would be quiet, and would not involve engine work, chemicals or employees. "Everything will be done inside the garage," Miller told the board.
Board members were told appointments would be Monday through Thursday by appointment, with regular hours the applicant described as Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.; Miller said the business would be closed on Sundays. He told the board he expects no more than one or two customers on a typical day and that he and his wife would operate the business.
The zoning administrator noted the home‑occupation rules prohibit exterior alterations that change the dwelling's typical appearance; the applicant said there were "no plans to alter the building" and that the garage is detached. Miller said he originally planned a small banner over the garage and signs to show an entrance and hours, but later said he would place a 3‑by‑3‑foot sign in the front yard. The zoning administrator and a board member reminded him that signage rules are handled separately and that he would need a variance if the sign exceeded allowed standards.
No members of the public spoke for or against the application during the fact‑finding portion of the hearing. After discussion, a motion to approve the application as submitted carried on a roll call vote in which all five board members present voted yes.
The board chair told Miller to contact city staff the following day to obtain the home‑occupation permit paperwork; city staff said a permit record would be available for his files.
Votes at a glance: BZA A8‑2025 (5129 S. Haimtown Road) — approved; roll call: Smith, Mullins, Williams, Pekarik, Swidenko (all yes).
