Board approves setback variance for attached ADU in Palm Harbor
Sep 2, 2026
The board approved a conditional variance to allow a roughly 250 sq ft attached accessory dwelling unit to sit about 4.8 feet from the side‑street where 10 feet is required at 1548 Illinois Ave; staff required relocation of a fence and standard permits.
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Pinellas County’s Board of Adjustment and Appeals approved a variance Sept. 2 allowing an attached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to be built with a reduced side‑street setback at 1548 Illinois Avenue in Palm Harbor. Staff recommended conditional approval, noting the proposed 250‑square‑foot unit meets code requirements for ADUs and that the reduced setback only affects the side‑street frontage.
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