Board of Adjustment and Appeals Hearing 10-7-26

The Pinellas County Board of Adjustment and Appeals held a quasi-judicial hearing on October 7, 2026, with one case before it. The board considered variance VR-26-13 for a 3,123-square-foot detached accessory dwelling unit at 11225 131st Street North in unincorporated Largo, exceeding the 1,000-square-foot code maximum. Staff recommended denial, citing the absence of a site-specific hardship and alternatives such as subdividing the 3.74-acre property or attaching the unit to the existing home. The applicant said the unit would support multigenerational family living and aging in place; no objections were received.

The board approved the variance by motion, subject to obtaining required permits and paying fees, meeting the accessory-dwelling-unit standards in Section 138-3210 except for the size limit, and ensuring architectural compatibility with the primary residence. The transcript does not provide a vote count. The board also approved the September meeting minutes. No procurement, contracting, or purchasing activity was identified.