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Safety Harbor Board of Appeals approves variance to keep shed at 410 Fourth Avenue South
Summary
The City of Safety Harbor Board of Appeals on May 14 approved a variance allowing an existing backyard shed at 410 Fourth Avenue South to remain despite not meeting standard setback requirements; staff recommended approval after concluding the application met the board's 11 variance criteria and a board member recused from the vote.
The City of Safety Harbor Board of Appeals on May 14, 2025, approved Variance 2025-11 to allow an existing accessory shed at 410 Fourth Avenue South to remain with reduced setbacks from the main house and the property lines.
City planning staff recommended approval at the quasi-judicial hearing after concluding the application met the board's 11 required variance criteria; the applicant said the permit was being sought after the shed was placed and neighbors spoke in support. Board member Samuel Landis recused from deliberation and voting on the matter.
Cecilia Chen, senior planner and GIS analyst for the city, told the board the shed sits roughly 7 feet from the primary structure, about 2 feet from the alley and about 1.5 feet from the east property line.…
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