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BZA grants 26-foot height variance for accessory building
Summary
The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals approved BZA-2025-2234 to permit an accessory structure height of 26 feet (UDO §2.02.c), citing practical difficulties for indoor basketball use; the motion carried by roll-call vote.
The Danville Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance (BZA-2025-2234) to allow an accessory structure to exceed the 20-foot height limit under Unified Development Ordinance section 2.02.c, permitting a 26-foot structure. Staff explained the property’s primary residence is 32 feet in height and that the requested accessory height would be subordinate to the house.
The petitioner (speaker identified at the meeting) said the extra height is needed so a basketball hoop can be used without repeatedly hitting the ceiling. A board member moved approval and read the statutory findings required for a variance; the motion was seconded by the presiding officer. A roll-call vote recorded ayes from five members (Randy, Tracy, Devin, Jill and the presiding officer) and the variance was approved with conditions to be incorporated into the adopted motion.
Board discussion concentrated on neighbor notice and proportionality to the main house. Staff reported no public inquiries had been received on the petition prior to the hearing. The approval closes the matter for this meeting pending any necessary administrative permit reviews.
