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La Crosse zoning board approves 2-foot setback variance for shared garage at 225 and 221 15th Street South

Board of Zoning Appeals · November 17, 2025
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The La Crosse Board of Zoning Appeals on Nov. 17 granted a 2-foot side-yard variance for two adjacent properties at 225 and 221 15th Street South, allowing replacement of an existing shared garage; the board voted unanimously and applicants must begin construction within 180 days.

The La Crosse Board of Zoning Appeals voted unanimously on Nov. 17 to grant two linked variances allowing a 2-foot side-yard setback for detached garages at 225 and 221 15th Street South.

The board heard a presentation from Building and Inspections and testimony from one property owner before moving to deliberation and a motion to approve the variance covering both parcels. Board member Jim Similac moved to approve the variance and Douglas Farmer seconded; the motion passed on a unanimous roll call.

The variance request concerns Municipal Code section 115-390(c), which requires minimum rear- and side-yard setbacks for detached…

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