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Board grants ADU variances so existing cabin can become detached ADU; shared‑driveway variance also approved

Monroe County Board of Zoning Appeals · November 6, 2025
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Summary

BZA approved two variances allowing a preexisting cabin to be classified as a detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) and to avoid creating a shared driveway, citing site constraints and timing concerns presented by the petitioners. Staff recommended a sliding‑scale subdivision as an alternative but the board granted the variances 4‑1.

The Board of Zoning Appeals approved two variances (VAR‑25‑64A and VAR‑25‑64B) allowing an existing dwelling at 2590 West Fry Road to be treated as a detached accessory dwelling unit (DADU) and to avoid the county requirement that the DADU share a driveway with the primary residence. Planning staff recommended denial and noted petitioners could pursue a sliding‑scale subdivision to achieve the same end, but the…

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