Board grants setback variance for small backyard building with nonpermanent foundation

Aug 28, 2026

The board approved a variance to allow an 8-by-10 storage building to be placed 3 feet 8 inches from a fence (short of the 5-foot setback) provided the building sits on a nonpermanent rock bed rather than a concrete slab. The applicant said the structure is for personal storage and was reduced from a larger size in response to concerns.

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The Board of Adjustments granted a variance to allow a small yard building at 1919 North Avenue G to be placed slightly inside the setback provided the structure is placed on a nonpermanent rock bed rather than a poured concrete slab.

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