BEDFORD — The Bedford Board of Zoning Appeals is scheduled to meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, to consider a residential property variance and conduct routine city business.
The meeting will begin at 3:00 p.m. at the City Concourse, located at 1402 H Street. Residents who cannot attend in person are encouraged to view the proceedings via live stream on the City of Bedford’s official Facebook page or the city’s YouTube channel.
The primary item on the new business agenda is a public hearing regarding a request from residents Daniel and Kelly Davis.
The homeowners are seeking a Variance from the development standards for their property located at 326 Eastwood Drive, which is currently zoned as R-3 (Medium Density Residential). The Davises are requesting a reduction in the required side-yard setback from the standard 8 feet down to 5 feet to accommodate an addition to their home.
During the public hearing, board members will evaluate the request based on several criteria, including whether the variance would be injurious to public health or safety and whether the use of the adjacent property would be affected in a substantially adverse manner.
Prior to hearing new business, the board will review and vote on the approval of the minutes from their previous session held on January 27, 2026.
Understanding Zoning Variances
In Bedford, zoning laws are designed to ensure orderly development and maintain property values. However, “Developmental Standards Variances” exist for situations where literal enforcement of the zoning ordinance—such as setback lines or building heights—would result in a practical difficulty for the property owner.
For residents interested in how these decisions impact local neighborhoods, the R-3 zoning designation typically applies to areas intended for single-family and two-family dwellings, where maintaining consistent spacing between structures is a primary focus for fire safety and drainage.
