Board approves dock setback variance after neighbor objections

Feb 26, 2026

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.

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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.

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