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Commission asks staff to draft code changes to allow limited front‑stair encroachments, equipment elevation and accessory relief
Summary
Planners outlined proposed amendments to allow minor front‑stair encroachments for homes being elevated in place, permit in‑place elevation of equipment, consider larger sheds and allow certain pools/gazebos to remain; commission asked staff to draft code language and return for formal hearings.
City planning staff asked the St. Pete Beach City Commission to give direction on several proposed amendments intended to ease reconstruction and elevation of single‑family homes after storm damage.
Planner Brandon presented examples and said demand has surged: “Prior to this year, we received an average of one of these type of permits per year. Since January 1, we've received 35 requests,” he said, noting many more are queued for permitting.
Proposed changes: staff outlined four items to address together: (1) allow limited front‑stair encroachment into required front yards when an existing house is elevated in place (staff evaluated allowing stairs no…
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