Summary
A homeowner needed a rebuilt deck closer to the property line than the 15-foot rule allows, partly for accessibility reasons after her husband's serious illness. The board approved relief but required a six-foot setback to protect the utility easement.
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Last discussed Jan 8, 2026.
Impact analysis
No cost to the city; the homeowners pay for their own deck reconstruction.
The Blair family gains a safer, accessible deck reaching their koi pond, and the contractor can complete the rebuild.
Nearby neighbors could see a structure closer to the shared lot line than the code normally allows.
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