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After-the-fact dock variance at 1875 N Hibiscus Drive
Summary
A homeowner built a dock extending 17 inches past the six-foot seawall limit after the city approved the permit in error. Staff couldn't recommend approval, but the board applied equitable estoppel and unanimously let the dock stand.
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
Impact analysis
💰Financial impact
Removing the dock would have cost the owner what their contractor described as an extreme, unquantified expense.
✅Who benefits
The property owner, who relied in good faith on the city's erroneous permit approval.
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