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Board approves variance to allow two‑unit building closer to street at 5829 Columbia Ave.
Summary
The Hammond City Board of Zoning Appeals approved a developmental variance to reduce the front-yard setback from 25 to 15 feet for a proposed two‑unit building at 5829 Columbia Avenue, subject to technical review and final staff approval of building and site plans.
The Hammond City Board of Zoning Appeals on a motion approved a developmental variance allowing a two‑unit building at 5829 Columbia Avenue to be set 15 feet from the street instead of the 25 feet required by the zoning code. The board’s approval was conditioned on technical review and final approval of building and site plans by city staff and included a recommendation to adopt anti‑theft measures for the project.
Staff recommended granting the variance, saying…
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