Development News for Cocoa Beach, Florida

Board of Adjustment Approves Front Setback Variance for Residential Property

The Board of Adjustment considered a variance request (PZ26-12) for a front setback for a residential property located on a curve. The applicant sought to build into the 25-foot front setback to keep the face of the house square with the road and to add a six-foot porch/patio above the garage. The variance was necessitated by the unique site conditions created by the curve of the road. The applicant also addressed concerns about a previous staircase proposal, a drainage issue, and fence maintenance with their neighbor, demonstrating proactive communication and design modifications to mitigate potential impacts. The board ultimately approved the variance with conditions related to city code compliance.