Summary
Four homeowners asked the Board for relief from rear yard setback and street frontage rules to build additions, porches, and a sunroom, and in one case a house on a lot with no street frontage. These small-scale requests decide whether the families can proceed with their projects.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 3
Discussed at 2 meetings in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
This major redevelopment is set to skyrocket property values and boost tax revenues in the Westwood corridor.
The individual homeowners would be able to complete their planned home improvements or construction.
Current residents who hate traffic and rising housing costs might feel the squeeze as the area rapidly transforms.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of Zoning Appeals - Oct 22, 2026
Four homeowners sought relief from zoning setbacks or lot-size rules to build additions, porches, and a small farm. Each case turned on whether hardship justified deviation from the code.
Planning Commission - Oct 15, 2026
Two institutional land-use cases were up: Rudlin Torah Academy's rezone to open a private school near Parham Road, and the Airport Commission's request for a day care near the airport. Both were flagged for expedited treatment.
Spy Rock adding units to 'Scott's Addition 2.0'
Henrico's Westwood area, once described by county officials as "Scott's Addition 2.0," has another mixed-use apartment building in the pipeline — adding to thousands of residential units approved or proposed for the industrial corridor.
Board of Zoning Appeals - May 28, 2026
Applicants sought variances to build a screened porch and two carports that don't meet standard setback distances. Approval would let construction proceed closer to lot lines than the zoning ordinance normally allows.
Board of Zoning Appeals - Mar 26, 2026
Four homeowners asked the Board for relief from rear yard setback and street frontage rules to build additions, porches, and a sunroom, and in one case a house on a lot with no street frontage. These small-scale requests decide whether the families can proceed with their projects.
Related development
VAR-2026-101507 — Side yard setback variance
Would let the addition encroach well into the required side yard if granted.
Rudlin Torah Academy private school
Would allow a private school to operate at this Parham Road location.
VAR-2026-102157 — Rear yard setback variance for screened porch
Approval would let the homeowner enclose an existing deck closer to the rear lot line than the code allows.
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