Iowa Record
Spencer
ApprovedVariance

Long West-Side Addition

Description

Joshua Long sought to add an 8-by-26-foot, one-story addition to the west side of his house, within 3 feet of the west lot line. The board approved it on a finding of practical difficulty.

Impact summary

The addition can proceed with a reduced side-yard setback on the west lot line.

Applicant

Name
Joshua Long
Address
1213 W 5th St, Spencer, IA 51301See this on the map

At a glance

Hearings
1
Public comments
1
Total mentions
1

Last vote · Board of Adjustment

Approved5–2

Last discussed Jul 6, 2026.

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