Board of Zoning Appeals August 25, 2026

The City of Aiken Board of Zoning Appeals held a meeting on August 25, 2026, primarily to consider variance requests related to zoning setbacks and accessory structures. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of a variance to reduce the rear yard setback at 514 Hayne Avenue Southwest to allow construction of a new single-family home on a flag lot, which was approved by a 4-2 vote. Another variance was approved unanimously to permit a 30-foot by 50-foot detached accessory structure at 1164 Arbitus Hills Drive Northwest, exceeding the zoning ordinance's accessory building size limits due to the property's large acreage. Additionally, a variance was unanimously approved to convert an existing garage into a 633-square-foot accessory apartment at 181 Dogwood Road, exceeding the allowed size based on the primary residence. The board emphasized that final orders for approved variances would run with the land and be recorded with the county. No direct contract awards, RFPs, or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting focused on zoning variances that could impact future property development and construction activities in the city.