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Tampa ARC approves two‑story accessory structure at 5708 North Central Avenue
Summary
The City of Tampa Architectural Review Commission granted a Certificate of Appropriateness on Jan. 5, 2026 for a two‑story accessory structure at 5708 North Central Avenue in the Seminole Heights Historic District after staff found the design consistent with local guidelines; commissioners raised questions about setback precedent and the loss of a small front porch.
The City of Tampa Architectural Review Commission voted Jan. 5 to grant a Certificate of Appropriateness for a proposed two‑story accessory structure at 5708 North Central Avenue (case ARCDash26Dash0000063) in the Seminole Heights Historic District.
Historic preservation staff recommended approval, saying the proposal met the Seminole Heights design guidelines, the Secretary of the Interior Standards and the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances. "Staff found that this application was consistent with the Seminole Heights design guidelines, the Secretary of the Interior Standards and the City of Tampa Code of Ordinances," Historic Preservation staff Elaine Lund said during the hearing.
The project, presented by agent Alan Dobbs, would replace an existing small accessory building with…
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