Unpermitted accessory structures and active code case in Cocoa
Summary
A Cocoa family sought variances to legitimize pre-existing, oversized accessory buildings that came with an open contractor-licensing code case from 2023. Neighbors opposed, fearing continued unpermitted construction and commercial use, and the board denied the variances — leaving the owners to face the code case or downsize and reapply.
At a glance
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Last discussed Jun 17, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owners said tearing the building down could cost them tens of thousands of dollars or more.
Neighbors in the cul-de-sac get relief from traffic and unpermitted-building concerns.
The Shannon family is left with an active code case and few options short of tearing down or shrinking the building.
Mentions & discussions (1)
Related development
Accessory structure variances (26V00034)
The family must downsize or remove the building to pursue permits, while the code case from 2023 remains active.
Accessory structure variances (26V00030)
The property gains a matching-aesthetic two-car garage that no neighboring home faces, with no new driveway access.
Accessory structure variances (26V00027)
The owners can keep their open equipment storage structure and pay permit fees instead of demolishing it.
Accessory structure variance (26V00029)
The homeowner avoids moving or replacing the shed, which sits on a platform near the preserve boundary.
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