Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-16-09-105 — WILLIE HAGINS, SR.

Request: Variances in the A-1 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow a detached carport to be located in front of the principal structure in lieu of side or rear yards; 2) To allow detached carport 14 ft. from front property line in lieu of 35 ft.; and 3) To validate a lot with only 60 ft. of width in lieu of 100 ft. (Note: The subject lot was platted in 1966. The carport was erected without a building permit. This application is a result of code enforcement action.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case. The applicant stated they were not aware that they needed a permit, and there was no other location on the property to put the carport. The BZA asked if there was another location on the property where the carport could be placed, but concluded that the septic system prevented access to the back. Staff received 4 commentaries in favor of the application and none in opposition. One person spoke in favor of the request. The BZA approved the variances.