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Jul 31, 2026

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Published Jul 31, 2026

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Briefing

Jul 1, 2026

Zoning board recommends two variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of two residential variance requests: one for an air conditioner condenser setback at 819 16th Street and one for parking pad variations at 1222 Lake Avenue. Both recommendations were unanimous, with no nays, and the Village Board is scheduled to hear both cases on July 28, 2026.

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Briefing

Jun 17, 2026

Play structure height variation approved

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of a 5.5-foot accessory structure height variation for a 20.5-foot-tall play structure at 1101 Dartmouth Street.

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Briefing

May 20, 2026

Zoning Board approves home addition variances

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approving two home-related setback variances and continued a third case to June 17, 2026.

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Briefing

May 6, 2026

Zoning Board approves porch and garage variances

The board recommended approval of variances for a front porch at 520 Gregory Avenue and a detached two-car garage at 229 9th Street, while a similar porch request at 315 Washington Avenue failed and 3000 Central Avenue was continued.

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Briefing

Apr 15, 2026

Elmwood Avenue addition gets ZBA support

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of setback and impervious-surface variations for a one- and two-story addition at 2044 Elmwood Avenue, finding the corner-lot conditions create a practical difficulty for the owner.

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Briefing

Apr 1, 2026

Zoning Board recommends three property requests

The Zoning Board of Appeals recommended approval of three separate requests: a floor area variation at 819 15th Street, a special use for an art studio at 1153 Wilmette Avenue, and an expansion plus several variations for Michigan Shores Club at 911 Michigan Avenue.

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Briefing

Mar 18, 2026

Zoning appeals meeting summary

The board recommended granting a request for residential tree removal and impervious surface coverage at 2123 Parkview Court, and recommended denying a school-related special use and site-improvement request at 808 Linden Avenue.

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Briefing

Mar 11, 2026

School addition request continued

The board unanimously continued the 808 Linden Avenue request for an institutional special use and variations tied to a school addition and site improvements to March 18, 2026.

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Briefing

Mar 4, 2026

Zoning Board approves several housing requests

The board recommended approval of four zoning cases, including a detached garage at 1018 Isabella Street, an air conditioner replacement at 728 Lavergne Avenue, and a special use for an art studio at 1167 Wilmette Avenue; one parking-space request at 904 Shabona Lane failed.

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Briefing

Feb 11, 2026

Zoning appeals board reviews four requests

The board recommended approval for the cooling tower enclosure and rejected the sport court request, while also advancing reports on the steeple addition and air conditioner condenser cases.

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Briefing

Feb 4, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals meeting summary

The board recommended approval of a package of zoning variations for 521 10th Street to allow a substantial addition and remodel classified as a new home, including setbacks, lot coverage, and impervious surface changes.

3 min readMunicipal coverage