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Planning commission approves conditional use for 1,377-square-foot accessory dwelling unit
Summary
The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission approved conditional-use application CU2026-00006 to allow a 1,377-square-foot accessory dwelling unit on a rural parcel, finding the request consistent with the county comprehensive plan and land development code; the vote was unanimous.
The Citrus County Planning and Development Commission voted unanimously on July 16 to approve application CU2026-00006, allowing a 1,377-square-foot accessory dwelling unit (ADU) on a rural private parcel.
The commission’s approval followed a presentation by county planner Frankie Pilant, who told the panel that county records list the parcel at 9.6 acres and that county rules permit an ADU up to 1,500 square feet on parcels of at least 5 acres. The applicant’s representative, Lisa Edenfield, said she appeared on behalf of her sister, property owner Linda Sveda, and described the requested variance to exceed an 850-square-foot outbuilding limit.
Pilant said the county’s review showed the proposed ADU would fall under the 1,500-square-foot maximum for qualifying parcels and noted the site may require additional well and septic connections. Commissioner Jeanette Collins asked whether the ADU would use a separate driveway; staff said engineering would evaluate driveway separations and that the driveway connects to a county road. The building official clarified that garage area is not counted as living area under the Florida building code and therefore is not included in the ADU living-area total.
Commissioner Kurt Stone asked why the application required a conditional use if the proposal otherwise met ADU standards; staff explained that the extra living square footage is handled through conditional-use procedures because the additional area is not a by-right allowance in all locations. After discussion, Commissioner Richard Barmez moved that the commission find CU2026-00006 consistent with the Citrus County comprehensive plan and land development code and approve the conditional use based on the staff report and evidence presented; Jeanette Collins seconded the motion.
The chair called for the vote; members voted in favor and the chair announced the motion carried unanimously.
The approval allows the applicant to proceed subject to any standard conditions identified in the staff report and required permits for utilities and driveway work. The commission returned other minor business to staff before adjourning.
The Planning and Development Commission is scheduled to meet again in August with two planned PUD items and other applications on the agenda.
