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BZA approves small side-yard variance for 1155 Webster addition
Summary
The BZA granted a 0.5-foot side-yard setback variance to allow a rear addition at 1155 Webster. The board cited the house’s preexisting nonconforming position, the lot line tapering and minimal potential impact on adjacent property (a commercial lot) when approving the request, tied to submitted plans.
The Birmingham Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing a rear addition at 1155 Webster to encroach 0.5 feet into the west side-yard setback.
City staff said the ordinance requires a minimum side-yard setback of 5 feet; the existing condition is 4.7 feet and the proposed addition would create a 4.5-foot…
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