VariancePending12 N College Street, Athens, Ohio

Case #26-10V — Place of Worship, 12 N College Street

Athens

Description

A variance request to allow a place of worship 5 feet from neighboring lots (20 ft required) with 6 parking spaces (30 required) in an R3 zone.

Impact summary

If granted, the property could operate as a house of worship with reduced setbacks and parking, which neighbors may support or contest at the hearing.

Applicant

Name: Levi Raichik
Address: 12 N College Street, Athens, Ohio

At a glance

Hearings: 1
Public comments: 0
Total mentions: 1

Meeting timeline (1)

Nov 10, 2026

Board of Zoning Appeals - Nov 10, 2026

A variance request to allow a place of worship 5 feet from neighboring lots (20 ft required) with 6 parking spaces (30 required) in an R3 zone.

Related issues (1)

Place of worship variance at 12 N College Street

A proposed place of worship would sit 5 feet from neighboring lots instead of the required 20, and provide 6 parking spaces where 30 are required. Neighbors may weigh in on setbacks and parking impacts.

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