Monroe County considers ordinance change to ease variances for small accessory structures

Feb 6, 2026

The Monroe County Board of Commissioners reviewed proposed amendments in Ordinance 2026-05 that would allow limited exceptions within the environmental constraint overlay for accessory structures under 1,000 sq ft and on lots with at least 0.25 acres of contiguous buildable area; formal action was deferred to next week.

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The Monroe County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 5 reviewed proposed amendments to Ordinance 2026-05 that would let some property owners avoid a variance to build small accessory structures on otherwise flat ground.

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