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Commission limits detached garages on large lots to 75% of principal structure, updates design standards to match Florida law
Summary
Ordinance 2025‑35 was adopted to bring local residential design standards into alignment with Florida Statute 163.3202, and after debate the commission amended and approved ordinance 2025‑36 to allow detached garages up to 75% of the principal structure on lots of two acres or larger (4–1 vote).
The City Commission approved two land‑use items that change how Ormond Beach regulates residential design and accessory detached garages.
On the first reading of Ordinance 2025‑35, Planning Director Steven Spreaker explained the change is intended to make the city’s land development code consistent with Florida Statute section 163.3202, which preempts local governments from imposing residential building design standards on single‑family homes. “We’re seeking to make our land development…
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