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Board of Zoning & Appeals 7-14-26
Published: Jul 14, 2026
Mishawaka Board Approves Variance for Reduced Rear Yard Setback for Privacy Fence
The board approved an appeal for a reduced rear yard setback for a six-foot privacy fence at 1419 Tremont Drive, Mishawaka, Indiana. The Aldridge family requested to replace an existing fence in its current location, approximately 18 feet from the roadway, rather than meeting the required 25-foot setback. City departments reviewed the request and recommended approval, citing no issues. The board discussed the hardship of relocating the fence due to existing landscaping and the desire to maintain neighborhood visual continuity. The appeal was approved unanimously.
Mishawaka Board Grants Variance for Pole Sign at 501 Lincoln Way West
The board approved an appeal for a developmental variance to allow a pole sign when a monument sign is required at 501 Lincoln Way West, Mishawaka, Indiana. The appellant, Shelly McLean, stated that the original sign was damaged by wind and needed replacement. She explained that the property's layout, being primarily parking, made it difficult to install a monument sign as required by ordinance, as the designated base area for a monument sign was small and partially on city property. The proposed pole sign is smaller and more aesthetically appropriate for the location, according to the appellant. The board approved the variance, acknowledging the challenges with the property's configuration and the need for a visible business sign.
Mishawaka Board Denies Variance for Privacy Fence Amidst Public Safety Concerns
The board denied an appeal for a reduced exterior side yard setback for a six-foot privacy fence at 330 East 9th Street, Mishawaka, Indiana. The appellant, Richard Mitchell, requested to build the fence in its current location, citing safety concerns for his disabled sister, privacy, and the desire to utilize his full yard. He argued that moving the fence back six feet would create a hardship, disrupt his yard usability, and negatively impact property values. He also noted a neighboring property with a similar fence. City staff and the engineering department recommended denial due to safety concerns, particularly related to visibility near a fire station. The board ultimately denied the appeal, citing public safety concerns as paramount.
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