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PLDRC approves several residential variances, continues two contested cases
Summary
At its Aug. 25 hearing the Volusia PLDRC approved multiple residential variances for fence heights, garages and yard encroachments and continued two other cases. All approved motions were unanimous; the commission continued one high-profile excavation and companion variances to Feb. 19, 2026.
The Volusia County Planning and Land Development Regulation Commission on Aug. 25 heard a set of residential variance requests and voted on a mix of approvals and continuances.
Key votes and outcomes - V‑25‑044 (Robert Ayers): Approved variances to increase a front-yard fence height from 4 to 6 feet (variance 1) and to allow an in-ground pool closer to the frontage and side property line (variances 2 and 3). Motion to approve variances 1–3 with staff conditions carried unanimously. Applicant: Robert Ayers, 114 Imperial Heights Drive, Ormond Beach. Staff recommended approval of variance 1 and denial of variances 2 and 3; the commission approved all three with conditions.
- V‑25‑047 (detached garage, R-3 zoned…
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