Board rejects waterfront setback variance for elevated pool on Bay Drive

Jul 16, 2026

The board denied a request to allow structural elements of an elevated pool and support deck 5 feet from the rear lot line instead of the 25‑foot waterfront setback, citing longstanding setback expectations and concerns about changing waterfront development patterns.

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The Zoning Board rejected a request to permit an elevated pool support structure within a 25‑foot waterfront setback on Bay Drive (BNZ 2611000016). Staff told the board the request would permit structural pool elements and egress stairs to come within five feet of the rear property line, while no enclosed habitable space was proposed within the setback.

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