Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-26-06-052 — Jose Campuzano

Request: Variance in the R-1A zoning district to allow the conversion of a garage to a detached Accessory Dwelling Unit with a side setback of 5.75 ft. in lieu of 7.5. NOTE: This is a result of a code violation.

Decision: Approved

Hearing: "Staff presented the proposal, including the property's location, site plan, and photographs of the site. Staff also reviewed the six variance criteria and explained the basis for the recommendation to approve the requested variance. Staff noted that no comments were received in support of or in opposition to the application. The applicant was present and agreed with staff¿s analysis and explained the reasoning behind converting the garage into an accessory dwelling unit. There was no one in attendance to speak in support or opposition to the requests. The BZA discussed the variance request and concurred that it would be appropriate to convert the existing garage into an accessory dwelling unit. The BZA recommended approval of the Variance request by a 7-0 vote. subject to the conditions in the 3 conditions listed in the staff report. with the following modifications: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan dated November 06, 2025, and elevations date stamped July 10, 2025 as will be subsequently revised submitted and accepted by the zoning division, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC)."

Conditions: 1) Development shall be in accordance with the site plan dated November 06, 2025, and elevations date stamped July 10, 2025 as will be subsequently revised submitted and accepted by the zoning division, subject to the conditions of approval, and all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations. Any proposed non-substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to the Zoning Manager's review and approval. Any proposed substantial deviations, changes, or modifications will be subject to a public hearing before the Board of Zoning Adjustment (BZA) where the BZA makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners (BCC).