VarianceUnder review119 Tarbell Ave, Portland, Maine

119 Tarbell Avenue rear yard setback variance

Portland

Description

The owners are seeking a practical difficulty variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 8 feet so they can add onto their house.

Impact summary

If approved, the addition could be built 12 feet closer to the rear property line than normally allowed in this residential zone.

Applicant

Name: Christina Wolf & Brant Haflich
Address: 119 Tarbell Ave, Portland, MaineSee this on the map

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Last discussed Sep 3, 2026.

Meeting timeline (1)

Sep 3, 2026

Zoning Board of Appeals - Sep 3, 2026

The owners are seeking a practical difficulty variance to reduce the rear yard setback from 20 feet to 8 feet so they can add onto their house.

Related issues (1)

Rear setback variance at 119 Tarbell Avenue

A homeowner request to build an addition 8 feet from the rear lot line instead of the required 20 feet. The board found a practical difficulty and approved it unanimously.

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