Orange County — Board of Zoning Adjustment

VA-17-04-019 — ENRIQUE MALAVE

Request: Variances in the R-T-2 zoning district as follows: 1) To allow an accessory structure (carport/shed) in front of the principal structure (mobile home) in lieu of alongside or rear; and, 2) To allow a cumulative total of 595 sq. ft. of accessory structure floor area in lieu of 500 sq. ft. (540 sq. ft. carport/shed plus existing 55 sq. ft. structure). (Note: The applicant constructed the carport/shed without building permits. This is a result of code enforcement action.)

Decision: Approved

Hearing: Staff gave a brief presentation on the case. It addressed the request, the zoning and conditions in the area and a brief analysis. The applicant stated they did not know permits were required. The applicant stated the carport could not be located in the back because there was no room on the sides for vehicles to access, due to the septic tank, a light pole and air conditioning equipment. Staff received 3 commentaries in favor of the application and 5 in opposition. The five in opposition was from the same property owner. There was no opposition at the hearing. The BZA approved the variance.