Board moves minimum‑lot‑size exemption to second hearing as pilot aimed at infill housing
Staff proposed a time‑limited pilot (section 401.6) to exempt minimum lot‑size requirements within the Urban Service Area to encourage infill and small‑lot redevelopment; commissioners broadly supported the idea but requested administrative details and monitoring; a second hearing was scheduled for Oct. 8, 2026.
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Manatee County staff introduced a county‑initiated amendment to the land‑development code proposing a pilot program (Section 401.6) that would allow eligible parcels within the Urban Service Area to seek an exemption from minimum lot‑size requirements while retaining setbacks, widths and other development standards.
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