HOA covenants vs. county land-use authority
Summary
A neighbor objected to a shed variance on the grounds that it violated homeowners association rules, but the hearing officer made clear that private deed restrictions can't override county ordinances. It's a useful reminder that HOA rules and county permits are separate systems.
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Last discussed Jun 25, 2026.
Impact analysis
Property owners countywide, who get clarity that county permits don't hinge on private HOA rules.
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Related development
LDLVAR-2026-18 — Anderson Road Variance
If approved, the family keeps their carport without a code-enforcement problem on a street where big outbuildings are the norm.
LDLVAR-2026-22 — Chaisson Variance
The shed sits mostly out of sight behind a six-foot fence, and the hearing officer signaled HOA objections won't block a county decision.
LDLVAR-2026-39 — Lake Buffum Road Variance
The lot is far too small and oddly shaped for normal rural setbacks, so the variance essentially lets a legal nonconforming home function normally; staff proposed a five-year permit window.
LDLVAR-2026-28 — Grand Canal Drive Variance
This fits a well-established pattern in Solivita; neighbors' views of open space would be essentially unaffected per staff.
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