A request from Area 61 Family Diner at 4869 U.S. 61 South received approval Tuesday from the Vicksburg Zoning Board of Appeals so the business can have its parking lot paved.

The 18-month variance will allow off-street parking while the work is under way, and Area 61 received approval to pave 41 parking spaces instead of the required 48.

The business is in the building where Lucky Fisherman previously operated.

In a separate matter, the board OK’d a request from Lubertha Webber, 2710 Oak St., to reduce the side yard setback requirement at her property to 3 feet, from 25 feet, in order for a carport to be constructed.

The board also approved meeting minutes from April 6.