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Commissioners say variances can address some driveway and RV disputes in zoning draft
Summary
Commissioners told residents that the draft zoning code allows property owners to seek variances for recreational vehicle parking and storage, and that variance standards are carried forward in the draft; no final change was adopted at the hearing.
During the meeting commissioners clarified how the new draft would treat variances for parking and storage. Commissioner Matthew VanWIE read language from the draft that explicitly allows a property owner to seek a variance "to permit the parking or storage of recreational vehicles within a yard not otherwise permitted by this Chapter 32," and he said that provides a formal avenue for relief if a property's configuration makes compliance burdensome.
"To permit the parking or storage of recreational vehicles within a yard not otherwise permitted by this Chapter 32," VanWIE said, reading the draft variance language into the record. Commissioners and counsel noted that the Commission's recommendation will go to the Village Board and that the Board can further consider adjustments; meanwhile, residents may pursue variances under the standards set out in the draft or the existing ordinance.
