68 Indian Road front-yard parking variance
Port Chester
Description
A homeowner wants permission to park in the front yard setback. The case was pushed to April 16 at the applicant's request.
Impact summary
The Zoning Board of Appeals denied it on Jul 16, 2026.
The family keeps its widened driveway for easier access, but only two cars may park in front of the fence — a condition two members called unenforceable.
Applicant
- Name
- Jose Avelar
- Address
- 68 Indian Road, Port Chester, NY 10573See this on the map
At a glance
- Hearings
- 5
- Public comments
- 2
- Total mentions
- 5
Last vote · Zoning Board of Appeals
Last discussed Jul 16, 2026.
Meeting timeline (5)
Zoning Board of Appeals - Jul 16, 2026
Area variances for a 19.4-foot driveway and front-yard parking were denied after the board found the hardship self-created and out of character with the neighborhood.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Jun 18, 2026
Area variance to allow parking in the front yard setback; denial carried over to July after a procedural objection from the applicant's attorney.
Zoning Board of Appeals - May 21, 2026
Sought variances to allow parking in the front yard setback and a 19'4" driveway where only 10 feet is permitted; denied after continued noncompliance with a two-car condition.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Apr 16, 2026
Area variances to keep a 19.4-foot double driveway and allow front-yard parking, granted with a condition limiting front parking to two cars. Two members dissented over enforceability.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Mar 19, 2026
A homeowner wants permission to park in the front yard setback. The case was pushed to April 16 at the applicant's request.
Related issues (1)
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