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Zoning board approves variance to allow small-scale commercial tenants at 2904 Silver Bow Blvd
Summary
The Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustment approved Variance 26-2 for 2904 Silver Bow Boulevard, allowing a pre-existing 1964 commercial building in an R-4 zone to house small-scale commercial tenants under conditions including hours limits, screening, lighting and permitting requirements.
The Butte-Silver Bow Zoning Board of Adjustment on Feb. 19 approved Variance 26-2 for 2904 Silver Bow Boulevard, allowing greater flexibility for commercial tenants in a building located in an R-4 residential zoning district.
Staff analyst Aidan told the board the single-story building was constructed in 1964 and has been used for commercial purposes—including a mechanic shop and most recently an overhead garage door company—despite the R-4 zoning. Aidan said the property predates the applicable zoning rules and that strict enforcement would create an unnecessary hardship. "Our…
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