05.12.2026 Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Birmingham, Michigan Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on May 12, 2026, to consider several zoning variance appeals related to residential properties. Key procurement-related discussions involved requests for variances to zoning ordinances for property modifications, including a rear yard pergola and TV wall at 400 Westchester Way, a second-story addition at 1788 Bowers, a new home construction with attached garage at 488 Willets, and a new single-family residence at 1573 Chesterfield Avenue. The board reviewed each appeal, heard presentations from applicants and their representatives, and received public comments. Motions were made and votes taken on each variance request, with some variances approved and others denied based on factors such as lot coverage, setback requirements, and neighborhood consistency. The meeting also included discussions on the interpretation of zoning ordinances and the uniqueness of property conditions affecting variance eligibility. No direct contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed, but the decisions impact future property development and construction activities within the city.