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Board grants setback variance for Cleveland Road porch after staff cites practical difficulties

St. Joseph County Area Board of Zoning Appeals · July 10, 2024
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Summary

A variance to allow a porch/deck 3 feet from the east property line (where 8 feet is required) was approved after staff said a narrow, multi‑front lot and septic/cleanout constraints demonstrated practical difficulty; petitioner Lin Vu addressed family needs for outdoor space.

The Area Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance to allow an east porch/deck to remain three feet from the property line at 19075 Cleveland Road, finding practical difficulty given lot configuration and utility constraints.

Area Plan staff member Fariel Shreve explained the building department red‑tagged the porch…

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