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2 issues in zoning with low priority

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Front porch setback variance at 266 Chase Avenue

A homeowner couple wants to add a front porch that breaks the 60-foot front setback rule by three feet. The house is already the deepest-set home on its block, and staff backed the request — a question of flexibility versus strict code application.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026

LowZoning

Front setback calculation methodology

Board members questioned why the required setback at 266 Chase Avenue is so large — 67 feet — when neighbors sit at 12 and 22 feet. Staff explained the 2022 change to a formula based on the greater of 20% of lot depth or existing setback, designed to avoid creating nonconformities.

1 mention (1 this month)Last discussed Oct 20, 2026