Development News for Dublin, Ohio

Zoning Board Approves Variance for Deck Encroachment in Planned Unit Development

The Board of Zoning Appeals considered a request for a non-use area variance to allow a deck to encroach 15 feet into the rear yard setback at 6999 Primrose Court. The property is in a Planned Unit Development (PUD) with a 25-foot rear yard setback, backing onto an open space reserve with a bike path. Staff recommended approval, noting that the side-loaded three-car garage pushes the home further into the lot, and that similar variances have been approved for other homes in this sub-area due to these conditions. The board discussed the recurrent nature of the request and potential alternative solutions, but ultimately approved the variance with a 4-1 vote.