01/08/26 - Board of Adjustment

The City of Stephenville Board of Adjustment held a meeting on January 8, 2026, primarily to consider variance requests related to property setbacks. Two key applications were discussed: one involving a porch extension that encroached on the property line and city sewer infrastructure, and another concerning a carport built close to the front property line. Both applicants had constructed or partially constructed their projects prior to obtaining permits and were seeking variances to legitimize the encroachments. The board discussed the need for surveys to confirm property lines and emphasized that any city infrastructure impacted could require removal or modification at the property owner's expense. After deliberation, the board unanimously approved both variance requests with zero-foot setback allowances, enabling the structures to remain as built but subject to compliance with city requirements. No other procurement or budget matters were addressed during the meeting.