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Villa Park Zoning Board recommends variance for homeowner's gazebo at 160 N. Villa Ave
Summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously recommended approval on April 8 of a variance allowing a metal gazebo to remain 2.3 feet from a house at 160 North Villa Avenue, where the code requires a 5-foot setback. The homeowner said he did not realize a permit was required; the matter now goes to the Village Board.
The Village of Villa Park Zoning Board of Appeals voted unanimously on April 8 to recommend approval of a variance that would allow a gazebo to remain 2.3 feet from the primary residence at 160 North Villa Avenue, where code requires a 5-foot setback for freestanding accessory structures.
Staff told the board that the structure met size limits — the gazebo is 168 square feet — but was cited in March 2025 because it sits closer to the house than the zoning standard in Section 6.100.2 for residential accessory structures. Staff and the building inspector…
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