03.10.2026 Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Birmingham, Michigan Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on March 10, 2026, to consider three dimensional variance appeals related to residential construction projects. The board reviewed variances for setbacks and lot coverage at 1070 Lincoln Court, approving the requested variances due to the lot's unusual shape and preexisting nonconforming conditions. At 504 Willets, the board considered variances for roof height, eave height, and lot coverage due to the property's sloping topography. After public opposition citing concerns about neighborhood character, privacy, and drainage, the board approved height-related variances but denied the lot coverage variance. Lastly, the board approved variances at 1711 Latham to rebuild an existing sunroom on the same foundation, recognizing it as a non-self-created hardship. The meeting included extensive public comment on neighborhood impacts and concluded with the appointment of a new alternate board member.