Suffolk Board of Zoning Appeals Meeting (5-12-26)

The City of Suffolk, Virginia Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on May 12, 2026, primarily focused on reviewing and approving variances related to residential construction projects. Several applicants, including QMBB LLC, Brenda Taylor, Robert Rogers, and Betaglia Properties LLC, requested variances to reduce sideyard and rear yard setbacks, increase impervious surface ratios, and increase building floor area ratios to facilitate the construction of new single-family dwellings or home additions. The board discussed each request in detail, including public hearings where proponents and neighbors expressed support or concerns. All variance requests were approved unanimously, with staff recommendations supporting the variances based on lot size constraints, neighborhood compatibility, and hardship criteria under Virginia state code. The meeting emphasized ensuring new construction fits within neighborhood character while addressing practical limitations of legally nonconforming lots.