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Avon BZA approves Chick‑fil‑A canopy variance to cover dual drive‑through lanes

Avon Town Board of Zoning Appeals · February 17, 2026
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Summary

The Avon Board of Zoning Appeals approved a variance allowing an expanded drive‑through canopy at Chick‑fil‑A East, reducing the required 60‑foot front setback to 35 feet to shelter staff and customers at 10791 East US Highway 36. The vote was unanimous and the approval is subject to site‑plan conditions.

The Avon Board of Zoning Appeals on Jan. 20 approved VAR26‑01, allowing Chick‑fil‑A East to install an expanded canopy that will extend into the ordinance’s 60‑foot front setback and result in a 35‑foot setback. The motion passed unanimously after staff and the petitioner described operational and safety reasons for the change.

Town staff recommended approval, citing the site’s development history and surrounding encroachments. Staff noted many adjacent properties already have canopies and other structures inside the 60‑foot setback and concluded the…

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