Board of Zoning Appeals

The Augusta, Georgia Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on June 16, 2026, to consider variance requests related to zoning setbacks. The board reviewed a petition by John Kelly on behalf of Lowit LLC requesting a variance to reduce the side yard setback from 10 feet to 1.5 feet to allow subdivision of a property at 2563 Central Avenue. Despite staff recommending denial, the board unanimously approved the variance with the condition of maintaining a minimum 1.5-foot setback. Another petition by James B. Trotter on behalf of Mary Ray Dooley requested a variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 40 feet to 25 feet for a garage addition on a property in the Hill neighborhood. Staff recommended approval with conditions, and the board approved the request. No objections were recorded for either petition. The meeting also included procedural discussions about recording attendance for the record.