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Zoning Variance Approved for 2581 Byrd Avenue

Original title: 2581 Byrd Avenue - Request for (1) a front yard setback from twenty-five (25) feet to four (4) feet for a fence and two (2) double driveway gates; and (2) a height variance from six and one half (6.5) feet to seven (7) feet for two (2) double architectural driveway gates in the R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) district; BV2025-043 (Claretha Hudson, Applicant) District 5 - Herr (Meggan Znorowski, Project Manager)

Record date · May 19, 2025

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What This Bill Does

The Board of Adjustment has approved a request to allow a fence and driveway gates at 2581 Byrd Avenue to be built closer to the street and taller than standard zoning rules typically permit.

Why it matters

This decision allows the property owner to deviate from standard R-1 district and height requirements for their specific fence and gate project.

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Claretha Hudson

The applicant is granted permission to construct gates and a fence that deviate from standard R-1 zoning height and setback requirements.

Indirectly affected

District 5 residents

Property owners in the vicinity may see changes to the streetscape due to the approved fence and gate dimensions.

Key Facts

The Board of Adjustment approved a front yard setback reduction from 25 feet to 4 feet for a fence and two double driveway gates.
The Board of Adjustment approved a height variance from 6.5 feet to 7 feet for two double architectural driveway gates.
The property is located in an R-1 (Single Family Dwelling) district.
The application was filed under reference number BV2025-043.

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The project is located in District 5.
The status of the request is recorded as 'Passed'.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a front yard setback variance?

It is an official permission to build a structure closer to the front property line than the standard zoning code usually allows.

How tall are the approved gates?

The approved height for the two double architectural driveway gates is 7 feet.

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