09.08.2026 Board of Zoning Appeals

The City of Birmingham, MI Board of Zoning Appeals convened on September 8, 2026, to consider two dimensional variance requests related to residential properties. The first case involved a request to construct a second-story addition on a non-conforming home at 1072 Ridgedale, seeking a variance to reduce the required minimum distance between residential buildings. The board discussed structural and zoning considerations and ultimately approved the variance unanimously. The second case concerned 655 Hawthorne, where the owner requested variances to reconstruct an attached garage on a non-conforming home, including setbacks and garage door width. The board debated the feasibility of maintaining the existing garage door size given structural constraints and the property's unique conditions. After discussion, the board approved the variances for setbacks and garage door width with a split vote, reflecting differing views on the garage door variance. No other business was conducted, and the meeting was adjourned.