Porch Cover and Carport Setback Encroachment
Description
Request for a variance to allow a porch cover to encroach 18 feet into the 20-foot front yard setback and a special exception for a carport to encroach 18 feet into the front yard and 4 feet into the side yard.
Impact summary
The approval allows the homeowner to build structures that do not meet standard setback requirements, potentially impacting the visual character of the streetscape or neighboring properties, though specific impacts were not detailed.
Applicant
- Name
- Linda Bustamante
- Address
- 16121 Orange DriveSee this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 2
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 2
Last vote · General
Last discussed May 5, 2026.
Meeting timeline (2)
General - May 5, 2026
Request to allow a carport to encroach 7.8 feet into the required 10-foot north side yard setback.
Zoning Board of Adjustments - Feb 17, 2026
Request for a variance to allow a porch cover to encroach 18 feet into the 20-foot front yard setback and a special exception for a carport to encroach 18 feet into the front yard and 4 feet into the side yard.
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