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Board approves dock setback variance after neighbor objections
Summary
The Santa Rosa County Commission approved a variance allowing Northwest Florida Marine to keep an existing residential dock closer than the 25-foot riparian setback after the applicant and neighbors presented competing timelines and photos; the board voted to grant the appeal following applicant rebuttal and brief discussion.
The Santa Rosa County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve an appeal by Northwest Florida Marine to allow a residential dock to remain with a 13‑foot riparian setback, less than the 25‑foot setback required by county code. The board heard the appeal during its Feb. 26 special rezoning meeting and approved the variance without objection.
The applicant, Adam, introduced himself and said the pier placement was chosen partly to meet Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) access needs and to avoid existing…
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