Board of Adjustment Meeting May 19, 2026

The City of Jacksonville Beach Board of Adjustment held a quasi-judicial meeting on May 19, 2026, to consider variance requests related to residential construction setbacks. The board reviewed two cases involving properties at 27 South 32nd Avenue and 3015 South First Street, both requesting reduced rear yard setbacks to accommodate new single-family homes on undersized and irregularly shaped lots. The applicants presented detailed architectural plans and argued that the variances were necessary for reasonable use of the parcels, while some neighbors expressed concerns about flooding, drainage, and traffic safety. The board discussed the merits of the setback reductions, noting compliance with lot coverage and height restrictions, and considered staff recommendations and public input. A motion to approve a 10-foot rear yard setback variance was made, with some discussion about potentially amending to a 13-foot or 20-foot setback, but no amendment was adopted before the vote. The meeting also addressed concerns about stormwater management and visibility at street corners, with applicants indicating plans to incorporate design features to mitigate these issues.