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Plant City homeowner seeks variance to finish ADA cottage for adult daughter
Summary
Daniel Highsmith requested an accessory‑dwelling setback variance to legalize and complete an ADA‑compliant cottage for his 21‑year‑old daughter, citing contractor abandonment and medical need; neighbors expressed support and staff called the lot a legal nonconforming parcel.
A Plant City homeowner told the Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer on Nov. 17 he needs a setback variance to complete an ADA‑compliant accessory dwelling for his adult daughter.
Daniel Highsmith said the existing 16‑by‑20 wood utility building (constructed in 2004) is already in place and he seeks only setback relief to finish the conversion into a livable, accessible cottage for his…
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