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Zoning Appeal for Restaurant and Apartments at 3318 Semmes Avenue

Original title: An application of MFA Associates, LLC for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-800.4 of the zoning ordinance for a building permit to re-establish the nonconforming use rights to a restaurant use (1st floor and basement) and two dwelling units (2nd floor) at 3318 SEMMES AVENUE (Tax Parcel Number S000-1598/001), located in an R-6 (Single-Family Attached Residential) District. The proposed use is not permitted as the previous nonconforming use rights have expired. (5th District)

May 6, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide if a commercial restaurant and residential units can be established in a zone currently restricted to single-family attached housing at 3318 Semmes Avenue.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

MFA Associates, LLC

The entity is seeking legal permission to operate a restaurant and apartments at the specified location.

5th District Residents

Residents in the immediate vicinity may be affected by changes to land use and commercial activity at the property.

What changed

Last recorded activity May 6, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

MFA Associates, LLC is requesting a to zoning rules to allow a restaurant and two apartments at 3318 Semmes Avenue. The property is currently zoned for single-family attached residential use, and the previous rights to operate a restaurant there have expired.

Key Facts

  • MFA Associates, LLC is seeking a special exception from Sections 30-300 and 30-800.4 of the zoning ordinance.
  • The application requests permission to re-establish a restaurant on the first floor and basement of 3318 Semmes Avenue.
  • The application requests permission to establish two dwelling units on the second floor of 3318 Semmes Avenue.
  • The property is located in an R-6 (Single-Family Attached Residential) District.
  • The proposed restaurant use is currently not permitted because previous nonconforming use rights have expired.
  • The property is identified by Tax Parcel Number S000-1598/001.
  • The case is filed under BZA 15-2026 and is assigned to the 5th District.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'nonconforming use'?
A is a property use that was allowed under previous zoning rules but is no longer permitted under current regulations.
Why does the applicant need a special exception?
The applicant needs an exception because the property is in an R-6 residential zone, and the previous rights to operate a restaurant at that location have expired.

Why It Matters

The Board of Zoning Appeals will decide if a commercial restaurant and residential units can be established in a zone currently restricted to single-family attached housing at 3318 Semmes Avenue.

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Expiration of Nonconforming Rights

The application highlights that nonconforming use rights are not permanent and can expire, necessitating a new special exception to resume commercial activity.

MFA Associates, LLC3318 Semmes Avenue

Connected Entities

otherBZA 15-2026“The case file number for this application.”Map →
otherS000-1598/001“Tax parcel number for the subject property.”Map →
organizationBoard of Zoning Appeals“The body reviewing the application.”Map →
organizationMFA Associates, LLC“The applicant seeking the special zoning exception.”Map →
location3318 Semmes Avenue“The property address subject to the zoning application.”Map →

Sources

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webapi.legistar.com

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