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Owner told to re-measure stairs; staircase variance continued to April 13

Hillsborough County Land Use Hearing Officer · February 9, 2026
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Summary

Hillsborough County hearing officer continued a variance request to allow an existing elevated home's staircase to encroach into the side-yard setback after staff questioned the applicant's 10-foot measurement; the applicant agreed to re-measure and the case was continued to the April 13 hearing for re-notice if necessary.

A homeowner seeking a variance to allow an existing exterior staircase to remain less than the required side-yard setback was told to re-measure the structure and return to the land use hearing officer on April 13 after staff questioned the accuracy of the claimed 10-foot setback.

At the Feb. 9 hearing, Sam Ball of Development Services summarized staff's review of variance 260227, which would increase allowable stair…

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