Board of Adjustment 05-21-2026

The Kent County Levy Court Board of Adjustment held a meeting on May 21, 2026, primarily focused on public hearings for various variance applications related to property setbacks, building heights, and fence heights. Key procurement-related discussions involved requests for variances to enable construction or modification of residential and community structures, including a carport for a disabled resident, a woodshop building, a patio, and a place of worship. The board considered factors such as exceptional practical difficulties, neighborhood impact, and compliance with zoning regulations. Motions were made and votes taken on each application, with several variances approved, including accommodations for disability and use of an existing building as a place of worship with conditions for landscape buffering. One variance for a building height increase was denied due to lack of demonstrated exceptional practical difficulty. The meeting also addressed procedural matters related to disability accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act and the application of zoning standards. No direct contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed.