County to draft standards permitting some front‑yard accessory structures, including carports, with setbacks and compatibility limits

Jun 3, 2025

After a policy workshop, commissioners asked staff to return with draft setback, height and lot-size standards to permit some accessory structures — including carports, pergolas and pools — in front yards in specified circumstances.

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The Alachua County Board of County Commissioners instructed staff June 3 to draft code language allowing certain accessory structures in front yards under defined conditions, including setbacks, height limits and lot‑size thresholds.

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