Summary
Riverwalk LLC wants a use variance to run a junk yard in a C-2 Heavy Commercial zone on Centreville Avenue. Nearby Ward 5 residents and businesses would want to weigh in on the neighborhood impact.
At a glance
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Last discussed Aug 3, 2026.
Impact analysis
The applicant would gain permission to operate a junk yard on the site.
The property owner must limit or relocate outdoor vehicle storage.
Mentions & discussions (2)
City Council (Regular) - Aug 3, 2026
The council denied Riverwalk LLC's request to operate a junkyard in a C-2 commercial zone, agreeing with the Zoning Board that years of non-moving vehicles stored outside met the junkyard definition. One alderman argued it was really a repair shop and floated a compromise limiting outdoor cars.
Zoning Board of Appeals - Jul 23, 2026
Riverwalk LLC wants a use variance to run a junk yard in a C-2 Heavy Commercial zone on Centreville Avenue. Nearby Ward 5 residents and businesses would want to weigh in on the neighborhood impact.
Related development
Riverwalk LLC junkyard use variance
The property cannot operate as a junkyard; outdoor storage of three or more non-moving vehicles triggers the junkyard definition under city code.
Riverwalk LLC junk yard use variance
If granted, a junk yard could operate on Centreville Avenue; the hearing would let neighbors weigh in on the effects.
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