Board clarifies townhouse and duplex definitions in Land Development Code
Aug 10, 2026
Nassau County adopted ordinance 2026-048 to amend Article 32 of the Land Development Code clarifying that townhouse dwellings may have a minimum of two units while two-family dwellings (duplexes) must be located on a single parcel, a change staff said aligns definitions with the comprehensive plan.
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The board unanimously approved ordinance 2026-048 amending Article 32 of the Nassau County Land Development Code to clarify definitions for townhouse dwellings and two-family dwellings (duplexes). Senior planner Adam Olsen told the board the amendment clarifies that a townhouse dwelling may consist of a minimum of two dwelling units (not three) and that a duplex must be located on a single parcel, not separated across parcels.
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