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Neighbors back porch-focused setback variance at 109 Parkwood Lane; ZBA approves

City of Decatur Zoning Board of Appeals
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Summary

The Zoning Board approved a front-yard setback reduction allowing a 5-foot encroachment to create a usable front porch at 109 Parkwood Lane, citing neighborhood support and design compatibility with existing Tudor-style homes.

The Decatur Zoning Board of Appeals on April 14 granted a variance reducing the front-yard setback at 109 Parkwood Lane from 50 feet to 45 feet so the homeowners can add a usable front porch.

Eric Rothman, representing homeowners Jason and Sarah Russell, said the house sits on a small, nonconforming lot and the porch would foster street-level…

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