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Board OKs side‑setback variance for riverside house addition; staff flags floodplain and septic constraints
Summary
The board voted to allow a side‑setback variance for a contractor’s planned addition, with staff noting the property lies in flood zone AE (requiring elevation certification), the septic field occupies the front yard and the proposed side location satisfies fire‑code separation requirements.
Trousdale County's Board of Zoning Appeals approved a side‑setback variance to allow a three‑bedroom addition on a riverside house after staff explained technical constraints related to flood zone designation, septic placement and fire‑code separation.
Michael Dodd, who identified himself as the contractor on the project, asked for a side‑setback variance so his clients can build an addition that will convert the house into a…
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