Description
Title: An application of Najjee K Highsmith for a special exception from Sections 30-300 & 30-410.6 of the zoning ordinance for a certificate of zoning compliance to construct a one-story detached structure accessory to an existing single-family (detached) dwelling at 1527 OAKWOOD AVENUE (Tax Parcel Number E000-1542/004), located in an R-5 (Single-Family Residential) District. The lot coverage requirement is not met. (7th District)
Summary
The City of Richmond's Board of Zoning Appeals is set to hold a public hearing on June 3, 2026, regarding case BZA 20-2026, which involves an application from Najjee K. Highsmith. The applicant seeks a certificate of zoning compliance to construct a one-story detached structure at 1527 Oakwood Avenue, a property located in an R-5 Single-Family Residential District. This proposal is necessary due to a failure to meet lot coverage requirements outlined in the city's zoning ordinances. The public is encouraged to participate, either in person or virtually, and to provide feedback. This hearing is significant as it impacts local zoning regulations and community development, allowing residents to voice their opinions on changes in their neighborhood.