Accessory Structure Setback Compliance at 1030 Cross Drive
Summary
Homeowners sought a variance to keep an unpermitted gazebo built in their secondary front yard. The board ultimately denied it, emphasizing that corner lot setbacks must be maintained.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed May 11, 2026.
Impact analysis
Potential compliance or legal costs for the homeowner.
Neighbors and residents relying on uniform zoning enforcement.
The property owners, who must now remove or modify the gazebo.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing — May 11, 2026
Homeowners sought a variance to keep an unpermitted gazebo built in their secondary front yard. The board ultimately denied it, emphasizing that corner lot setbacks must be maintained.
Board of Zoning Appeals Public Hearing — April 13, 2026
Property owners faced code complaints over an existing gazebo and a new six-foot privacy fence on a corner lot. The board deferred the gazebo variance for a full board and approved the fence with height and permeability conditions.
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