Board of Zoning Appeals 02.04.2026

The City of Middletown's Board of Zoning Appeals convened to discuss several zoning matters, primarily focusing on a use variance application by Rodney Gibbs for a property at 4680 Caprice Drive. The applicant sought approval to permit heavy automobile repair within the building and outdoor storage of semi-trailers, trucks, and trailers. The board and city planner expressed concerns about the proposed heavy industrial use in a neighborhood mixed-use light commercial area, emphasizing potential negative impacts on the residential character, traffic safety, and compliance with zoning regulations. After public testimony and deliberation, the board voted to deny the use variance application. Additionally, the board considered an area variance request by Cronin Ford for banner signs exceeding allowed sizes, which was also denied due to non-compliance with signage regulations. The meeting concluded with discussions on code enforcement related to temporary signage and no further new or old business was addressed.