Petition VAR-26-011 — Boat cover/observation deck side setback variance
Description
Finnegan's request to let an existing boat cover/observation deck remain with a 10-foot east side setback was rescheduled to the June 10, 2026 BZA meeting.
Impact summary
No decision yet — the hearing will happen at the June 10, 2026 meeting.
Applicant
- Name
- Ryan Finnegan
- Address
- 502 Woodland Avenue, Port Charlotte, FLSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · Board of Zoning Appeals
Last discussed May 13, 2026.
Meeting timeline (1)
Related issues (2)
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