Board of Adjustment 7/23/2026

The Clay County Board of Adjustment held a meeting on July 23, 2026, primarily to consider a variance request related to lot coverage for a residential property at 501 Perdido Drive in Orange Park, Florida. The applicant sought to increase the maximum lot coverage from the zoning district's 30% limit to 40% to build a 16 by 20-foot accessory structure. Staff recommended denial based on land development code inconsistencies and potential runoff impacts. However, after discussion, the board approved a reduced variance allowing 35.5% lot coverage with conditions including removal of an existing shed. The board emphasized the importance of this variance being the minimum necessary and noted the applicant's consultation with neighbors and the presence of similar lot coverage in the area. No other procurement or budget matters were discussed.