Owner‑builder granted amended front‑setback variance after board debates right‑of‑way measurement and flood elevation concerns
An owner‑builder who discovered his house sat about 3.4 feet into the 20‑foot front setback after foundation work received an amended variance limited to the existing footprint; the board discussed right‑of‑way measurement rules and flagged a separate flood‑elevation discrepancy for staff follow‑up.
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An owner‑builder who discovered after pouring his foundation that one corner of his house encroached into the front setback received an amended variance from the Walton County board on Nov. 17, 2025, after a lengthy discussion about right‑of‑way measurement, alternative design options and flood‑elevation compliance.
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