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Board legalizes oversized driveway and 20x20 freestanding structure after neighbor support
Summary
The Board of Adjustments approved variances legalizing an existing driveway that exceeds front‑lot coverage and width limits and allowed an existing 20‑by‑20 freestanding open‑sided structure (tiki hut) at 17024 Northwest 20th Street; neighbors spoke in favor and several letters of support were read.
The Pembroke Pines Board of Adjustments unanimously approved variances on Oct. 2 that legalize existing work at 17024 Northwest 20th Street, including increased front‑lot coverage and driveway width and an exception for a 20‑by‑20 freestanding open‑sided structure commonly described as a tiki hut. The three motions passed by roll call with each board member voting yes.
Staff said the owner submitted two variance requests to legalize an existing…
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