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VAR-2026-04 — Construction of a deck with encroachment into required side setback in Forest Park, GA

This variance request allows a residential deck to encroach 5 feet into the required 10-foot side setback at 357 Cynthia Lane in the RS district. The approval is conditioned on compliance with all applicable codes and the applicant obtaining required permits and inspections. This case reflects a board willingness to grant variances based on unique physical property characteristics in single-family residential areas.

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Case history

Every time this case appeared on an agenda we watched, and what changed.

• First seen — 2026-07-26: First seen on an agenda (backfilled from our archive)
• Continued — 2026-08-20: Continued from 2026-07-16 to 2026-08-20 · Board of Adjustment
• Staff recommendation — 2026-08-20: Staff recommendation: approve with conditions · Board of Adjustment

Also on the 2026-08-20 Forest Park agenda

• TA-2026-02 — Ordinance / Text Amendment
• CUP-2026-03 — Licensed childcare and early learning center (Little Blossoms Learning Academy)
• RZ-2026-02 — Four-story multi-use building consisting of hospitality, retail, restaurant, and office uses (approximately 43,500 square feet)

Other Forest Park rezoning cases

• VAR-2026-03 — Accessory structure (storage shed)
• VAR-2026-02 — Building addition with cantilevered shade awning for office building