Zoning Exception Request for Memorial Statue at 1202 West Graham Road
June 3, 2026
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The Frame
This application determines whether the city can proceed with a specific site plan for a memorial statue that currently conflicts with existing zoning restrictions regarding front-yard structures.
Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.
City of Richmond Department of Public Works
The department is the applicant seeking permission to deviate from standard zoning requirements for a specific project.
Residents of the 3rd District
Residents in the vicinity may be affected by the installation of a new memorial statue and changes to the site's pavement.
Last recorded activity June 3, 2026.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The City of Richmond Department of Public Works is the applicant for a special zoning exception.
- The project involves installing a memorial statue at 1202 West Graham Road.
- The project involves replacing existing pavement with a paver system at the site.
- The site is located in an R-53 (Multifamily Residential) District.
- The application seeks exceptions from zoning ordinance sections 30-300, 30-680.1(d), 30-1220.1, and 30-1220.138.
- Current zoning regulations prohibit accessory structures in the front yard of this district.
- The case is identified as BZA 16-2026.
- The site is located in the 3rd District of Richmond.
Why It Matters
This application determines whether the city can proceed with a specific site plan for a memorial statue that currently conflicts with existing zoning restrictions regarding front-yard structures.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the purpose of this zoning exception?
Where is the proposed memorial located?
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Municipal Zoning Variance
The City of Richmond's own Department of Public Works is seeking a variance from the city's zoning ordinance, highlighting the internal process for city-led projects.
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Sources
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