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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Meeting Date: OCTOBER 15, 2026
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SPECIAL EXCEPTION [FAMILY COMMUNITY RESIDENCE] – YASMIN ISLAM
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Request: Special Exception
P&Z# 26-17000008
Owner: Yasmin Islam
Project Location: 207-209 NE 23 Ave
Folio Number: 484236010660
Land Use Designation: ETOC (East Transit Oriented Corridor)
Zoning District: TO-EOD (Transit Oriented East Overlay District)
Commission District: 1 (Audrey Fesik)
Agent: Yasmin Islam
Project Planner: Scott Reale
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Summary:
The Applicant Landowner is requesting Special Exception approval pursuant to Section 155.4202(I)(3) of the City’s Zoning Code [Family Community Residence Standards] to allow the subject property, located in the TO-EOD Zoning District, to be utilized as a family community residence. The proposed residence is located less than 660 linear feet from an existing community residence or recovery community, in lieu of the minimum 660-foot separation required by Code.
The property is located on the west side of NE 23rd Avenue between NE 2nd Street and NE 4th Street in the Harbor Village neighborhood.
ZONING REGULATIONS
155.4202. RESIDENTIAL: HOUSEHOLD LIVING USES
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I. Family Community Residence
1. Districts Where Permitted
RS-1
RS-2
RS-3
RS-4
RS-L
RD-1
RM-7
RM-12
RM-20
RM-30
RM-45
MH-12
B-1
B-2
B-3
B-4
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
P
M-1
CR
I-1
I-IX
OIP
M-2
TO
PR
CF
PU
T
BP
RPUD
PCD
PD-TO
LAC
PD-1
P
P
P
P
P
P
2. Definition
A family community residence is a community residence that provides a relatively permanent living arrangement for people with disabilities where, in practice and under its rules, charter, or other governing document, does not limit how long a resident may live there. The intent is for residents to live in a family community residence on a long-term basis, typically a year or longer. Oxford House is an example of a family community...
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