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Every yes and no the Board of Zoning & Building Appeals has given since January 18, 2018. Find the ones like yours. Then apply.

155 asks. 137 got a yes.

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Fences and gates3 of 6 got a yes

Sheds, garages, generators, pool houses37 of 41 got a yes

Show the other 33, back to May 17, 2018
  • BZBA24-42

    February 15, 2024 · 7778 Valley View Rd

    Variances to construct an accessory structure and includes the following requests: 1] A variance request to allow an accessory structure to be located in the side yard when the Land Development Code prohibits accessory structures from being located in the side yard pursuant to section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Str

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved4–1
  • BZBA23-1096

    January 18, 2024 · 6776 Pheasants Ridge

    A variance request to allow an accessory structure to be located in the side yard when the Land Development Code prohibits accessory structures from being located in the side yard pursuant to section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structure – Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land

    Said safety; the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA23-924

    October 19, 2023 · 2078 Ravenna St.

    A variance request of five hundred and forty-two (542) square feet from the maximum structure size of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet resulting in an accessory structure size of one thousand seven hundred and forty-two (1,742) square feet pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(5), “Accessory Use Development and Op

    Said the lot itself; an existing structure.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA23-275

    June 15, 2023 · 2715 Hudson Aurora Road

    Allow an accessory structure to be located in the front yard when the Land Development Code prohibits accessory structures from being located in the front yard pursuant to section 1206.03(d)(1), “Accessory Uses/Structure - Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said .

    tabled5–0
  • BZBA2023-326

    May 18, 2023 · 669 Barlow Road

    A request for a variance of three (3) feet from the maximum accessory structure height of eighteen (18) feet resulting in an accessory structure height of twenty-one (21) feet in order to construct a barn pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(7), “Accessory Use Development and Operational Standards – Height” of the City of Hu

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2023-45

    February 16, 2023 · 180 Aurora Street

    A variance request from the requirements that accessory structures are not permitted in the side yard pursuant to section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Use Development and Operational Standards – Side Yard Setbacks” to permit a pavilion structure within the side yard

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved3–1
  • BZBA2022-776

    August 18, 2022 · 2656 Bridgeton Drive

    A variance request to allow an accessory structure (detached garage) to be located in the side yard when regulations require accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures – Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land D

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved3–0
  • BZBA2022-118

    March 17, 2022 · 2084 Ravenna Street

    A variance request of four hundred and eighty (480) feet from the maximum accessory structure size of one thousand two hundred (1,200) feet resulting in a structure size of one thousand six hundred and eighty (1,680) feet pursuant to section 1206.03(d)(5), “Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards – Maximum bu

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2021-1088

    October 21, 2021 · 35 York Drive

    A variance to allow an accessory structure (detached garage) to be located in the side yard when regulations require accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures – Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land Developme

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-923

    October 21, 2021 · 2648 Harland Drive

    1. A variance to allow an accessory structure to be located in the front yard when the code requires accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to section 1206.03(d) (1), “Accessory Uses/Structure – Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” and 2. A variance of six (6) feet from the required

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-397

    May 20, 2021 · 1335 Connecticut Woods Drive

    A variance request to allow an accessory structure (detached garage) to be located in the side yard when regulations require accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures - Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land D

    Said the lot itself; cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-458

    May 20, 2021 · 1650 Middleton Road

    A variance request to allow an accessory structure (detached garage) to be located in the side yard when regulations require accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures - Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land D

    Said .

    tabled5–0
  • BZBA2020-1117

    January 21, 2021 · 30 Aurora Street

    A variance from the requirement that doors of attached garages shall not face the street pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(9)(D)(1), “Building Siting and Orientation - Private Garages” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-1019

    December 17, 2020 · 73 Hudson Street

    A variance request to allow an accessory structure shed to be located in the side yard when regulations require accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures - Accessory Use Development and Operation Standards” of the City of Hudson Land Development Co

    Said privacy; what the property borders.

    part approved2–3, 3–2
  • BZBA2020-1033

    December 17, 2020 · 167 Hudson Street

    A request for variances in order to permit construction of a detached garage. The requests are 1] a variance of ten (10) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback resulting in a five (5) foot rear yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(3), “Property Development/Design Standards - Setbacks” ;

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0, 3–2
  • BZBA2020-970

    November 19, 2020 · 5411 Hudson Drive

    A variance request to the requirement that an enlargement of a nonconforming use shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the building area of an existing two thousand one hundred twelve (2,112) square foot nonconforming use in order to construct a one thousand fifty-six (1,056) square foot detached garage resultin

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-824

    October 15, 2020 · 21 Aurora Street

    A variance request from the requirement that within the City of Hudson’s Historic District, a solar energy systems-panel shall not be located on the roof or wall facing the front lot line in order to permit the proposed installation of a solar energy systems-panel on a roof which faces the front lot line pursuant to se

    Said .

    tabled4–0
  • BZBA2020-836

    October 15, 2020 · 1909 Norton Road

    A variance request of three hundred and sixty two (362) square feet from the maximum accessory structure size of one thousand two hundred (1,200) square feet resulting in an accessory structure size of one thousand five hundred and sixty two (1,562) square feet in order to construct a detached garage pursuant to sectio

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2020-623

    August 27, 2020 · 20 Baldwin Street

    Variances to permit construction of an addition to a detached garage located within an established side yard. The requests are: 1] a variance from the requirement that detached garages shall only be located within a rear yard pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(9)(D)(2), “Building Siting and Orientation - Private Garages”;

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-620

    August 20, 2020 · 1315 Connecticut Woods Drive

    A request for a variance of four (4) feet from the maximum accessory structure height of eighteen (18) feet resulting in an accessory structure height of twenty-two (22) feet in order to construct a storage barn pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(7), “Accessory Use Development and Operational Standards - Height” of the Cit

    Said cost or durability.

    approved4–1
  • BZBA2020-278

    May 21, 2020 · 1427 Hines Hill Road

    A request for a variance to allow an accessory structure detached garage to be located in the side yard when code permits accessory structures to be located only in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Use Development and Operational Standards-Side Setback” of the City of Hudson Land Development

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved4–1
  • BZBA2020-202

    April 30, 2020 · 7005 Walters Road

    The request for an alteration of a nonconforming structure consisting of reducing the size of the accessory structure by 43% from 1614.9 sq. ft. to 928.05 sq. ft. pursuant to the standards set forth in Section 1206.05(F)(2), Non-Conforming Structures-Damage or Destruction of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said .

    approved4–1
  • BZBA2019-1225

    February 24, 2020 · 7340 Valley View Road

    A variance to allow an accessory structure shed to be located in the side yard when regulations require accessory structures to be located in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1206.03(d)(3), “Accessory Uses/Structures - Accessory Use Development and Operational Standards of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. The

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA19-132

    April 18, 2019 · 78 Maple Drive

    To consider variances to permit construction of a detached garage. The requests are: 1] a variance to allow an accessory structure detached garage to be located in the side yard when code permits accessory structures to be located only in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1205.08(d)(11)(D)(iii), “Building Siting and Or

    Said .

    approved3–0
  • BZBA19-87

    March 21, 2019 · 2496 Barlow Road

    Grant a variance from the requirement that doors for attached garages are not permitted to face the street in order to build an attached two car garage addition pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(7)(C)(i) “Property Development/Design Standards - Building Siting and Orientation - Private Garages” of the City of Hudson Land

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-32

    October 18, 2018 · 5411 Hudson Drive

    The request is a variance to the requirement that an enlargement of a nonconforming use shall not exceed twenty-five (25) percent of the building area of an existing two thousand one hundred twelve (2,112) square foot nonconforming use in order to construct a nine hundred ninety-two (992) square foot detached garage re

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-29

    September 20, 2018 · 100 Lake Forest Drive

    A request for a variance(s) to allow for an accessory structure pavilion to be located in a floodplain pursuant to Section 1205.14 “Floodplain/Floodway Overlay District” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. The applicant is Ernest D. Roma, Club Manager for Lake Forest Country Club, 100 Lake Forest Drive, Hudson

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-25

    August 16, 2018 · 100 Lake Forest Drive

    A request for a variance of seven hundred fifty (750) feet from the requirement that buildings must be located within one hundred fifty (150) feet of an emergency access road to allow for a pavilion resulting in a distance of nine hundred (900) feet from an emergency access road, pursuant to Section 1207.13(c)(9)(A)(ii

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-22

    July 19, 2018 · 2445 Glenn Echo Drive

    A request for variances to permit the construction of a third car garage addition with the garage doors facing the street. The requests are: 1] a variance from the requirement that doors for attached garages are not permitted to face the street pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(9)(D)(i) “Property Development/Design Standa

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-16

    June 21, 2018 · 15 John Clark Lane

    A request for the following: 1] a variance of one hundred fifty-six (156) square feet to the requirement that the maximum accessory structure size shall not be larger than one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area resulting in an accessory structure with a total gross floor area of one thousand one hundred f

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-18

    June 21, 2018 · 178 S. Main Street

    A request for a variance of two hundred thirty (230) square feet to the requirement that the maximum accessory structure size shall not be larger than one thousand (1,000) square feet of gross floor area resulting in an accessory structure with a total gross floor area of one thousand two hundred thirty (1,230) square

    Said an existing structure.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-19

    June 21, 2018 · 109 E. Streetsboro Street

    A request for variances to permit the construction of a three (3) car garage addition with the garage doors facing the street. The requests are: 1] a variance from the requirement that doors for attached garages are not permitted to face the street pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(9)(D)(i) “Property Development/Design St

    Said privacy; an existing structure.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-13

    May 17, 2018 · 72 Clairhaven Road

    A request for a variance to allow an accessory structure detached garage to be located in the side yard when code permits accessory structures to be located only in the rear yard pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(9)(D)(ii), “Building Siting and Orientation - Private Garages” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. Th

    Said privacy.

    approved5–0

Decks and additions past the setback59 of 70 got a yes

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  • BZBA25-247

    April 17, 2025 · 78 Aurora St

    A variance request of five (5) feet from the required side yard principal structure setback of eight (8) feet, resulting in a side yard setback of three (3) feet pursuant to section 1205.07(d)(6)(B)(1), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to build an a

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA24-1341

    February 20, 2025 · 300 Simon Rd

    A variance request of twelve (12) feet from the required rear yard accessory structure setback of fifteen (15) feet, resulting in a rear yard setback of three (3) feet pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(3), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to buil

    Said .

    approved4–1
  • BZBA24-1330

    January 16, 2025 · 7329 Darrow Rd

    1] A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required stream corridor setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero-foot setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(1)(C), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection – Stream Corridor Setbacks”. 2]. A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required wetland setback of fifty (50) feet res

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA24-1075

    October 17, 2024 · 27 College St

    Variances to construct an addition and includes the following requests. The addition would expand a nonconforming structure 1] A variance request of twenty-four (24) feet from the required side yard principal structure setback of thirty-five (35) feet, resulting in a principal structure setback of eleven (11) feet purs

    Said the lot itself.

    denied4–0
  • BZBA24-825

    August 15, 2024 · 5510 Weeping Willow Dr

    A a variance request of twenty (20) feet from the required rear yard principal structure setback of fifty (50) feet, resulting in a rear yard principal structure setback of thirty (30) feet pursuant to section 1205.05(d)(5)(E)(1), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development

    Said privacy.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA24-288

    May 16, 2024 · 56 Lake Forest Dr.

    Five (5) feet from the required side yard accessory structure setback of fifteen (15) feet, resulting in a side yard setback of ten (10) feet pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(D)(4), “Property Development/Design Standards - Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to build a detached garage

    Said the lot itself.

    denied2–2
  • BZBA24-239

    April 18, 2024 · 166 Ravenna St

    A variance request of twelve (12) feet from the required side yard accessory structure setback of fifteen (15) feet, resulting in a side yard setback of three (3) feet pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(D)(4), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to buil

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA23-579

    July 20, 2023 · 34 Clairhaven Road

    A variance request of eleven (11) feet from the required rear yard accessory structure setback of fifteen (15) feet, resulting in a rear yard setback of four (4) feet pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(3), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to build

    Said the lot itself.

    approved3–1
  • BZBA23-605

    July 20, 2023 · 5300 Darrow Road

    Request for three (3) variances in order to construct self-storage buildings. The variances are; 1. A variance request from the requirement that the use or building housing such use shall be located a minimum of five hundred (500) feet away from the lot line of any residential use pursuant to Section 1206.02(c)(16), “C

    Said privacy; noise.

    denied4–0
  • BZBA23-462

    June 15, 2023 · 33 E. Streetsboro Street

    Related to a lot split request to create an additional building lot. As a result of the proposed lot split, the existing house at 33 E. Streetsboro would have a six (6) foot side yard setback, where the Land Development Code Section 1205.07(d)(6)(B)(1) requires an eight (8) foot side yard setback. Therefore, the applic

    Said .

    tabled3–2
  • BZBA2023-240

    April 20, 2023 · 5689 & 5682 Hudson Drive

    A variance request of ten (10) feet from the required fifty (50) foot front yard setback from Terex Road resulting in a forty (40) foot front yard setback pursuant to section 1205.11(e)(3)(A), “property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to construct an Industr

    Said safety.

    approved3–0
  • BZBA2023-245

    April 20, 2023 · 54 Prescott Drive

    A variance request of thirteen (13) feet from the required fifty (50) foot rear yard setback resulting in a setback of thirty-seven (37) feet pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(1), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to build an addition

    Said .

    approved3–0
  • BZBA2022-1194

    February 16, 2023 · 35 S. Oviatt

    1. A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required fifty (50) foot wetlands setback resulting in a setback of zero (0) feet from the delineated edge of the wetlands pursuant to section 1207.03(e)(2), “setbacks – Wetlands”, and 2. A variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of vegetation w

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2022-1060

    November 17, 2022 · 36 Pinewood Lane

    A variance request of five (5) feet from the required twenty-five (25) foot side yard setback for an attached side facing garage in District 3, resulting in a side yard setback of twenty (20) feet pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(D)(3)- “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Deve

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2022-253

    April 21, 2022 · 5713 Abbyshire Drive

    A variance request of five (5) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot side yard setback resulting in a setback of ten (10) feet pursuant to section 1205.04(d)(5)(C)(4), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to build an accessory structure

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2022-84

    April 21, 2022 · 107 Cheshire Road

    A variance request of six (6) feet from the required fifty (50) foot rear yard setback resulting in a setback of forty-four (44) feet pursuant to section 1205.04(d)(5)(D)(1), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code in order to build an addition

    Said privacy.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2022-85

    March 17, 2022 · 2230 Olde Farm Lane

    1. A variance from the requirement that doors of attached garages shall not face the street in order to have the garage doors face the street pursuant to section 1205.04(d)(7)(C)(1), “Property Development/Design Standards – Building siting and orientation” and 2. A variance of six (6) feet from the required principal s

    Said safety.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2021-1375

    February 17, 2022 · 2178 Middleton Road

    1. A variance of twenty-six (26) feet from the required stream corridor setback of thirty (30) feet resulting in a four-foot setback pursuant to section 1207.03(e)(1)(D), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection – Stream Corridor Setbacks” and 2. A variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2021-1276

    December 16, 2021 · 2475 Bramfield Way

    1. A variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of vegetation within stream corridors, wetlands and their setbacks pursuant to section 1207.03(c), “Prohibited Activities”, and 2. A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required fifty (50) foot wetlands setback resulting in a setback of zero

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-1277

    December 16, 2021 · 652 Boston Mills Road

    1. A variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of vegetation within stream corridors, wetlands and their setbacks pursuant to section 1207.03(c), “Prohibited Activities”, and 2. A variance of fourteen (13) feet from the required fifty (50) foot wetlands setback resulting in a setback of t

    Said privacy; safety.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-1186

    November 18, 2021 · Hudson

    1. A variance from the requirement that the main entrance to the principal structure shall face the street pursuant to section 1205.08(d)(11)(E)(2), “Property Development/Design Standards – Building Siting and Orientation” and 2. A variance from the requirement that for non-residential uses, a minimum of seventy-five p

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-807

    October 21, 2021 · 132 Franklin Street

    1. A variance of three (3) feet from the required twenty-five (25) foot side yard setback for an attached side facing garage in District 4, resulting in a side yard setback of twenty-two (22) feet pursuant to section 1205.07(d)(6)(B)(4)- “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” and 2. A variance of three (3)

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-968

    October 21, 2021 · 79 Fox Trace Lane

    A variance of five (5) feet from the required side yard setback of fifteen (15) feet resulting in a side yard setback of ten (10) feet in order to build an accessory structure detached garage pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(D)(4), “Property Development/Design Standards – Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Developme

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-850

    September 16, 2021 · Morse Road, between W. Prospect Street and Owen Brown Street

    A request for three (3) variances pertaining to the restoration of Brandywine Creek to improve function and environmental habitat. The variances are; 1. A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required wetlands setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero-setback pursuant to section 1207.03(e)(2), “Wetland/Stream Corr

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2021-980

    September 16, 2021 · 41 S. Oviatt Street

    A request for three (3) variances pertaining to the dam improvements at the lower and upper lake, including the introduction of additional storm water management. The variances are; 1. A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required wetlands setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero-setback pursuant to section 120

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2021-553

    July 15, 2021 · 2899 Ravenna Street

    A request for three (3) variances in order to construct an addition on the existing garage. The variances are; 1. A variance request of sixteen (16) feet from the required side yard setback of twenty (20) feet, resulting in a side yard setback of four (4) feet pursuant to Section 1205.05(d)(5)(D)(1), “Property Developm

    Said .

    tabled4–0
  • BZBA2021-435

    May 20, 2021 · 94 Ravenna Street

    A request for a side yard setback variance in order to permit construction of a front porch and rear addition to the home. The request is a variance of seven (7) feet from the required side yard setback of fifteen (15) feet resulting in a side yard setback of eight (8) feet to permit construction of an addition pursuan

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-208

    April 15, 2021 · 279 Boston Mills Road

    A variance request of thirteen (13) feet from the required side yard setback of fifteen (15) feet resulting in a side yard setback of two (2) feet to permit construction of an accessory structure detached garage pursuant to section 1205.06(d)(5)(D)(4), “Minimum Side Yard Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development

    Said .

    denied5–0
  • BZBA2021-50

    April 15, 2021 · 6721 Rosewood Trail

    A request for variances in order to permit construction of an inground pool and fence. The variance requests are- 1] A variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of vegetation within stream corridors, wetlands and their setbacks pursuant to section 1207.03(c), “Prohibited Activities”, and

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-150

    March 18, 2021 · 332 Simon Road

    A variance of three (3) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot side yard setback, resulting in a twelve (12) foot side yard setback in pursuant to section 1205.06 (d)(5)(D)(1), “District 3: Outer Village Residential Neighborhood, Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum side yard setbacks” of the City of Hudso

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-1035

    January 21, 2021 · Hudson

    A request for variances pertaining to the development of a subdivision on Norton Road. The variances are 1] a variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of vegetation within stream corridors, wetlands and their setbacks pursuant to section 1207.03(c), “Prohibited Activities”, and 2] A vari

    Said .

    approved5–0, 5–0, 5–0
  • BZBA2020-1111

    January 21, 2021 · Darrow Road and Herrick Park Drive

    1. A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required stream corridor setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero-setback pursuant to section 1207.03(e)(1)(C), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection - Stream Corridor Setbacks” 2. A variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of vegetation with

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-961

    December 17, 2020 · 1904 Weymouth Drive

    A request for variances in order to permit construction of an addition to an attached garage. The requests are 1] a variance of two (2) feet from the required fifty (50) foot setback resulting in a forty-eight (48) foot setback pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(5)(C)(5), “Property Development/Design Standards - Setbacks”;

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-556

    August 27, 2020 · 5971 Eastham Way

    Variances to permit construction of a detached shed. The request includes the following: 1] A variance of nine (9) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback resulting in a six (6) foot setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(3), “Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks”; and 2] A variance of two (2) feet from

    Said privacy; safety.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-484

    July 16, 2020 · 5640 Hudson Industrial Parkway

    A request for variances to permit grading within a stream corridor setback related to a commercial addition. The request includes the following: 1] A variance of thirty (30) feet from the required thirty (30) foot stream corridor setback resulting in a zero (0) foot setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(1)(D), “Wetlan

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2020-327

    June 18, 2020 · 395 Boston Mills Road

    A request for variances pertaining to a rear deck addition. The request includes the following: 1] a variance of thirty-five (35) feet from the required stream corridor setback of seventy-five (75) feet resulting in a forty (40) foot setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(1)(B), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection - St

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-370

    June 18, 2020 · 1841 Carver Lane

    A request for a variance of thirty-one (31) feet from the required fifty (50) foot rear yard setback resulting in a nineteen (19) foot rear yard setback in order to construct a rear yard deck pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(1), “Minimum rear yard setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. The applicant

    Said privacy; the lot itself.

    approved4–1
  • BZBA2020-156

    April 30, 2020 · 65, 73, 79 on Brandywine Drive

    Variances pertaining to the restoration and to install approximately a 190 ft. long boulder wall to reinforce the left bank of the Brandywine stream and on the right bank (facing downstream) to plant native plants to reduce bank erosion of Brandywine Creek on along three properties 65, 73, 79 on Brandywine Drive. The v

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-129

    April 23, 2020 · 226 College Street

    A variance of sixteen (16) feet from the required thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback for corner lots resulting in a nineteen (19) foot side yard setback in order to build an attached three car garage pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(6)(B)(vi) “Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum Side Yard Setback” of the

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2019-1284

    February 24, 2020 · 2467 Westwood Circle

    A request for variances to permit construction of a single-family home. The requests are: 1] a variance of four (4) feet from the required front yard setback of twenty (20) feet resulting in a sixteen (16) foot front yard setback pursuant to Section 1207.06(e)(2)(C)(1), “Lot Dimensions - Setbacks”; and 2] a variance of

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2019-515

    September 19, 2019 · 5606 Sunset Drive, Hudson, OH 44236

    A request for variances to permit construction of an accessory structure shed. The requests are: 1] a variance of four (4) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback resulting in a eleven (11) foot rear yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(iii) “Property Development/Design Standards - Setba

    Said an existing structure.

    denied3–2
  • BZBA2019-652

    September 19, 2019 · 824 W Streetsboro Street, Hudson, OH 44236

    That the Board of Zoning and Building Appeals grant variances to permit construction of a nine hundred and sixty (960) square foot commercial addition. The requests are: 1] a variance of thirteen (13) feet from the required twenty-five (25) foot side yard setback resulting in a twelve (12) foot side yard setback pursua

    Said an existing structure.

    approved
  • BZBA2019-889

    September 19, 2019 · Parcel #3202168 located east of 265 Ravenna Street, Hudson, OH 44236

    Review of previously approved, expired variances pertaining to new home construction for parcel #3202168 include the following: 1] a variance of fifty (50) feet from the required wetlands setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(2), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection - Wetl

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–1
  • BZBA2019-635

    August 15, 2019 · 124 E Streetsboro Street, Hudson, OH 44236

    The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals grant the variances to permit construction of an accessory structure shed. The requests are: 1] a variance of ten (10) feet from the required fifteen (15) foot rear yard setback resulting in a five (5) foot rear yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(iii) “Property De

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2019-651

    August 15, 2019 · 47 Church Street, Hudson, OH 44236

    The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals grants a variance of twenty-two (22) feet from the required thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback for corner lots resulting in a thirteen (13) foot side yard setback in order to build a house addition pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(6)(B)(vi) “Property Development/Design Standa

    Said privacy.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2019-510

    July 18, 2019 · 176 Ravenna Street, Hudson, OH 44236

    The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals grant a variance of eleven (11) feet from the required (15) foot side yard setback resulting in a four (4) foot side yard setback to permit construction of a detached garage [agenda: A request for a variance of fifteen (15) feet from the required (15) foot side yard setback resu

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2019-530

    July 18, 2019 · 74 Fox Trace Lane, Hudson, OH 44236

    The Board of Zoning and Building Appeals hereby grant a variance of six (6) feet from the required fifty (50) foot rear yard setback resulting in a forty-four (44) foot rear yard setback in order to build a house addition pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(i) “Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum Rear Yard

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA19-102

    May 16, 2019 · 2113 Ravenna Street, Hudson, OH 44236

    A continuation to consider variances to permit construction of a multi-purpose gymnasium addition to a church. The requests are 1] a variance of fifty (50) feet from the required oil and gas tank battery setback of two hundred (200) feet resulting in a one hundred fifty (150) foot setback from a tank battery pursuant t

    Said .

    approved3–2, 4–1
  • BZBA5441

    February 21, 2019 · 2445 Danbury Lane

    A request for variances to permit construction of a residential addition and accessory structure detached garage. The requests are: 1] a variance to allow an accessory structure detached garage to be located in the side yard when code permits accessory structures to be located only in the rear yard pursuant to Section

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0, 5–0
  • 5463

    January 17, 2019 · 3210 Hudson Aurora Road

    Grant variances pertaining to the restoration of approximately eight hundred (800) feet of Tinkers Creek to improve function and habitat include the following: 1] a variance of fifty (50) feet from the required wetlands setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(2), “Wetland/S

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • 5468

    January 17, 2019 · 2332 Red Coach Lane

    Variances pertaining to a house addition include the following 1] a variance of fifteen (15) feet from the required stream corridor setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a thirty-five (35) foot setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(1)(iii), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection - Stream Corridor Setbacks”; and 2] a va

    Said .

    approved4–1
  • 5473

    January 17, 2019 · 74 Fox Trace Lane

    Hereby grant a variance of four (4) feet from the required fifty (50) foot rear yard setback resulting in a forty-six (46) foot rear yard setback in order to build a house addition pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(E)(i) “Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum Rear Yard Setbacks” of the City of Hudson Land Dev

    Said cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-30

    October 18, 2018 · Darrow Road and northwest of 7727 Herrick Park Drive

    Variances pertaining to the filling of a pond located within a stream corridor include the following: 1] a variance of fifty (50) feet from the required stream corridor setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(1)(iii), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection - Stream Corridor Se

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-31

    October 18, 2018 · 7271 Huntington Road

    A request for a variance of thirty-three (33) feet from the required fifty (50) foot rear yard setback resulting in a seventeen (17) foot rear yard setback in order to build an attached single-car garage addition pursuant to Section 1205.04(d)(5)(D)(i) “Property Development/Design Standards - Rear Yard Setbacks” of the

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-28

    September 20, 2018 · 226 College Street

    A request for a variance of seventeen (17) feet from the required thirty-five (35) foot side yard setback for corner lots resulting in an eighteen (18) foot side yard setback in order to build an attached three car garage pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(6)(B)(vi) “Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum Side Yar

    Said privacy; an existing structure.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-24

    August 16, 2018 · Hudson

    A request for variances pertaining to new home construction for parcel #3202168 include the following: 1] a variance of fifty (50) feet from the required wetlands setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(2), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection - Wetland Setbacks”; 2] a varia

    Said .

    part approved2–3, 3–2
  • BZBA2018-23

    July 19, 2018 · 35 Ingleside Drive

    A request for a variance of twenty (20) feet from the required front yard setback of fifty (50) feet to allow for an addition for a bathroom and entryway resulting in a thirty (30) foot front yard setback, pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(5)(C)(i) “Setbacks - Minimum Front Yard Setback” of the City of Hudson Land Develop

    Said the lot itself.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-20

    June 21, 2018 · 5601 Darrow Road

    A request for a variance of eighteen (18) feet from the required side yard setback of twenty-five (25) feet permit the construction of a commercial addition resulting in a seven (7) foot side yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.11(e)(3)(B), “Property Development/Design Standards - Minimum Side and Rear Yard Setbacks”

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-21

    June 21, 2018 · 434 N. Main Street

    A request for a variance of eight (8) feet from the required front yard setback of fifty (50) feet to allow construction of a house resulting in a forty-two (42) foot front yard setback pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(6)(D), “Setbacks -Arterial Setbacks” and Section 1207.04(k)(1)(A), “Landscaping Requirements for Front

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-01

    January 18, 2018 · 188 Hudson Street

    A variance of five (5) feet from the required east side yard setback of eight (8) feet to allow for an addition resulting in a three (3) foot side yard setback, pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(6)(B)(i) “Setbacks - Minimum Side Yard Setback”; 2] a variance of thirty-seven (37) feet from the required rear yard setback of

    Said .

    approved5–0, 5–0
  • PC2018-03

    January 18, 2018 · 1764 Georgetown Road

    Site Plan Review for a proposed 18,106 square foot building, located at 1764 Georgetown Road, District 8- Industrial Business Park, submitted by Jason Kekic

    Said the lot itself; cost or durability.

    approved5–0, 5–0
  • PC2018-04

    January 18, 2018 · 1800 Georgetown Road

    Site Plan Review for a proposed 18,106 square foot building, located at 1800 Georgetown Road, District 8- Industrial Business Park, submitted by Jason Kekic

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0, 5–0

House height and roof1 of 1 got a yes

Driveways and parking7 of 10 got a yes

Show the other 2, back to February 15, 2018
  • BZBA2018-08

    March 22, 2018 · 2084 Ravenna Street

    A variance of fifty (50) feet from the required stream corridor setback of fifty (50) feet resulting in a zero setback pursuant to Section 1207.03(e)(1)(iii), “Wetland/Stream Corridor Protection - Setbacks”; and a variance from the prohibited activity of disturbance, including clearing of vegetation, within a stream co

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-06

    February 15, 2018 · 225 Aurora Street

    A variance from the requirement that single-family lots are permitted no more than one driveway curb cut to allow two driveway curb cuts for a circular driveway pursuant to Section 1205.07(d)(13) (A), “Property Development/Design Standards - Driveway Curb Cuts” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said .

    approved4–0

Sidewalk requirements3 of 3 got a yes

Lot splits and lot size4 of 4 got a yes

Everything else21 of 28 got a yes

Show the other 20, back to January 18, 2018
  • BZBA2023-3

    January 19, 2023 · Hudson

    Request for an appeal, pursuant to Section 1212.01(c), from the final decision made by the Planning Commission to approve a Conditional Use request on December 12, 2022 for a proposed Institutional Residential Use requested by Hudson Community Living LLC, per case No. 2022-822. The appellant is Mr. Wellborn Jack, III o

    Said .

    tabled5–0
  • BZBA2022-778

    September 15, 2022 · 231 Seasons Road

    A variance request of fourteen (14) feet from the required ground sign setback of fifteen (15) feet resulting in a ground sign setback of one (1) foot pursuant to Section 1207.17(d)(4)(a), “Signs in Nonresidential Districts – Permanent Ground Signs” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2022-754

    August 18, 2022 · 2461 Barlow Road

    A variance request from the requirement that development shall be served by and utilize public water and public sewer systems in order to utilize a proposed gray water recycling septic system for a dog kennel facility called Hudson Hounds on the property, pursuant to section 1207.11(b)(1)(A) “Adequate Public Facilities

    Said .

    approved3–0
  • BZBA2021-1283

    December 16, 2021 · 5445 Hudson Industrial Parkway

    A variance request from the requirement that loading docks and other loading areas must be sited at the rear or to the side of the building, in order to have a loading dock that is sited at the front of the building pursuant to section 1205.11(e)(8), “Property Development/Design Standards – Loading Areas” of the City o

    Said privacy; safety.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-261

    April 15, 2021 · 1407 & 1425 Middleton Road

    A request for variances from the requirement to utilize public water in order to have water wells on the properties to construct two single-family homes pursuant to section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities- Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2021-139

    March 18, 2021 · 258 North Main Street

    A request for an appeal, pursuant to Section 1212.01, from the final action or decision made by the Architectural and Historic Board of Review on January 27, 2021 to deny the applicants request per application 20-155 at 258 North Main Street in the City of Hudson’s Historic District. The applicant is Jeffrey Ury - Alai

    Said cost or durability.

    denied5–0
  • BZBA2020-1095

    January 21, 2021 · 6336 Hudson Crossing Parkway

    1. A variance to permit an internally illuminated sign on a building that has a front lot line setback of three hundred (300) feet which is less than the required front lot line building setback of five hundred (500) feet for District 6, resulting in a variance of two hundred (200) feet in pursuant to section 1207.17(g

    Said the lot itself.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-612

    September 24, 2020 · 7542 Darrow Road

    The enlargement of a non-conforming use for the North End Restaurant and Wine Bar at 7542 Darrow Road to permit additional outdoor dining pursuant to the standards set forth on Section 1206.05(e)(1) of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said .

    approved3–2
  • BZBA2020-749

    September 17, 2020 · 2741 Last Valley Lane

    A variance from the requirement to utilize public water in order to have a water well on the property to construct a new house pursuant to Section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities-Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code, which is in concurrence with the prior approved decision for Appeal

    Said the lot itself; cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2020-119

    April 23, 2020 · 1415 Middleton Road

    A variance from the requirement to utilize public sewer in order to split an existing parcel into two (2) parcels, constructing a new home on the newly created parcel and to demo the existing home and construct a new home on the remaining parcel; both parcels served by private septic systems pursuant to Section 1207.11

    Said cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA20-43

    February 24, 2020 · 5 Atterbury Blvd

    A request for a variance to install an additional nonresidential wall sign for the Prestige Ballroom Dance Studio, for a total of two (2) wall signs, where the Land Development Code permits one (1) wall sign per ground floor occupant frontage pursuant to Section 1207.17(d)(1)(B), “Signs in Nonresidential Districts - Ma

    Said .

    denied4–0
  • BZBA2019-1287

    January 16, 2020 · 7728 Huntington Road

    Request for a variance from the requirement to utilize public water in order to have a water well on the property to construct a new house pursuant to Section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities-Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. The applicant is Darrell Hershey for Payne & Payne Buil

    Said cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2019-632

    August 15, 2019 · 2741 Last Valley Lane

    The request is for a variance from the requirement to utilize public water in order to have a water well on the property to construct a new house pursuant to Section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities-Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. The applicant is Noreen Meyers for D.H. Meyers H

    Said the lot itself; cost or durability.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA19-235

    May 16, 2019 · 5735 Darrow Road, Hudson, OH 44236

    A variance of twelve (12) feet from the required ground sign right-of-way setback of fifteen (15) feet resulting in a three (3) foot setback in order to build a new ground sign pursuant to Section 1207.17(d)(4)(A) “Signs - Permanent Ground Signs” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. The applicant is Mary Ann We

    Said .

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-34

    November 15, 2018 · 5611 Darrow Road

    A request for a variance from the requirement that parking lots may only have a maximum horizontal illumination of five (5) footcandles in order to construct a vacuum area for a car wash with a maximum horizontal illumination of twenty-eight (28) footcandles pursuant to Section 1207.14(c)(1) “Exterior Lighting - Lighti

    Said safety.

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-33

    October 18, 2018 · 102 Ravenna Street

    The request is for variances to permit construction of a single family dwelling. The requests are: 1] a variance from the requirement that doors for attached garages are not permitted to face the street pursuant to Section 1205.06(d)(9)(D)(i) “Property Development/Design Standards - Building Siting and Orientation - Pr

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-14

    May 17, 2018 · 2222 E. Streetsboro Street

    A request for a variance from the requirement to utilize public water in order to have a water well on the property to construct a new house pursuant to Section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities-Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code. The applicant is Karen McBee for Alexandra Fine Homes

    Said cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-10

    April 19, 2018 · 6771 Pheasants Ridge

    Utilize public water and sewer in order to have a water well and septic system on the property to construct a new house pursuant to Section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities-Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said cost or durability.

    approved5–0
  • BZBA2018-07

    February 15, 2018 · 2741 Hudson Aurora Rd

    A variance from the requirement to utilize public water in order to have a water well on the property to construct a new house pursuant to Section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities-Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said .

    approved4–0
  • BZBA2018-02

    January 18, 2018 · 1808 Hines Hill Rd

    A variance from the requirement to utilize public water and sewer in order to have a water well and septic system on the property to construct a new house pursuant to Section 1207.11(b)(1), “Adequate Public Facilities-Water/Wastewater” of the City of Hudson Land Development Code

    Said .

    approved5–0, 5–0

Now apply

Seen enough? The board hears variances and appeals. Applications go to the city’s Community Development Office.

Hudson’s Board of Zoning & Building Appeals page

The rules

  1. File with the Community Development Office, 115 Executive Parkway, Suite 400, with the non-refundable filing fee. The board’s rules don’t give the amount; ask the office.
  2. Say which code section you want varied, and why the board should grant it.
  3. All plans, drawings and exhibits must be complete, or staff can hold the application. Staff set the deadline; the agenda goes up a week before the meeting.
  4. The board meets at 7:30 PM, the third Thursday of each month, at Town Hall, 27 E. Main St., second floor.
  5. Come to the hearing, or send someone with your written authorization. If no one shows, the case can be dismissed.

Source: the city’s board page, the board’s administrative rules and agendas and minutes on Legistar. City of Hudson, 330-650-1799. Community Development, 330-342-1790.

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