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Planning board grants variance for mobile home front setback after corrected survey
Summary
The Anson County Planning Board approved a variance to the 50‑foot front setback for a mobile home after a re‑survey showed the unit encroached on the setback; the applicant disclosed the error and neighbors did not appear to oppose the request.
The Anson County Planning Board approved a variance on a 0.9‑acre parcel after a corrected property survey showed a mobile home sat beyond the 50‑foot front setback required by ordinance.
The board read the legal findings required to grant a variance and concluded the criteria were met: the encroachment resulted from an earlier, incorrect corner identification; the situation is unique to this property; the applicant reported the issue to county staff rather than concealing it; and the board had not received testimony from neighbors opposing the request.
The applicant, identified in the hearing as Tim Jenkins, was sworn and testified that the trailer is approximately 5 feet, 21 inches over the setback because of the earlier survey error. Planning staff confirmed the corrected plat and property corners were shown in the packet.
During deliberations the Chair said the hardship arising from the corrected survey — including the potential expense of moving or altering the dwelling — went beyond mere inconvenience and supported approval.
A motion to approve the variance was made and seconded on the record, and the board voted in favor. The board did not specify a recorded roll‑call tally in the hearing transcript.
The variance resolves the setback issue for the parcel; the board noted the decision was limited to this property and does not change the county’s setback requirements for other properties.
