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VAR 26-0176HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY · LOCALSession 2025local legislationUNKNOWN

Local Impact

Variance Application Review

Original title: VAR 26-0176: Variance Application Review

January 13, 2026

zoning variance land development

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The Frame

What this does

Residents should understand potential changes to land use regulations in their neighborhood.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

KEVIN MCNAMARA

Benefits from potential approval of the variance, allowing development on his property.

Local Planning Authority

Reviews the request and makes a decision based on zoning regulations and criteria.

Nearby Residents

May benefit from increased property values or development, but could also be harmed by changes to neighborhood character.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 13, 2026.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

This document records a request for a variance to lot development standards submitted by Kevin McNamara for property located at 3905 Americana Dr. The application covers a 0.21-acre parcel zoned within the service area. The request is for a variance review.

Why It Matters

Residents should understand potential changes to land use regulations in their neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a variance?

A variance is a request to deviate from standard zoning regulations. It's typically granted when strict adherence to the rules would create an unnecessary hardship.

What does RSC-6 zoning mean?

zoning likely refers to a specific zoning classification that dictates permitted land uses and development standards.

Why would someone need a variance?

Applicants often request variances when they face unusual circumstances that prevent them from complying with existing zoning regulations.

How is the variance request reviewed?

The request is reviewed by the local planning authority to determine if the proposed deviation meets the criteria for a variance.

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Connected Entities

other12161.0035“Parcel identification number”Map →

bill_numberVAR 26-0176“Application identification number”Map →

otherR-4“Land use designation”Map →

personKEVIN MCNAMARA“Applicant submitting the variance request”Map →

dollar_amount0.21 acres“Size of the property”Map →

location3905 Americana Dr.“Address of the property subject to the variance”Map →

Sources

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