Front Yard Setback Variances for Attached ADU
Summary
Homeowners at 1706 E. Citation Lane requested variances to reduce front yard building and open structure setbacks to build an attached ADU. The board ultimately denied the request, siding with city staff who argued the need was self-imposed.
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Last discussed Aug 26, 2026.
Impact analysis
None to the city; impacts are restricted to private property construction costs.
Neighboring property owners who preferred maintaining existing neighborhood setback character and preventing front-yard encroachment.
The applicants, who cannot build their proposed attached ADU design in the front yard without relief.
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