A1A South residential setback variances
Summary
The third in a row of similar variances letting a homeowner put a pool 10 feet from an unopened right-of-way; approved 6-1.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Last discussed Aug 6, 2026.
Impact analysis
The owner of 5072 A1A South can install a backyard pool.
Nearby neighbors could see homes or pools built closer to shared lot lines than normally allowed.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Planning and Zoning Agency - Aug 6, 2026
The third in a row of similar variances letting a homeowner put a pool 10 feet from an unopened right-of-way; approved 6-1.
Planning and Zoning Agency - Jul 23, 2026
Five homeowner variance cases tested setback, fence-height and accessory-unit rules in St. Johns County neighborhoods — from a staircase five feet from a property line to a pool on a through lot and an oversized accessory apartment.
Planning and Zoning Agency - Mar 5, 2026
Two homeowners along A1A South sought permission to build closer to the road than county rules allow — one for a house, one for a pool. These decisions shape how beachside neighborhoods look and feel.
Related development
REZ 2026-09 6241 A1A South
A tiny commercial pocket returns to residential use, matching the surrounding area.
ZVAR 2026-16 5068 A1A South Pool
Allows a pool in the rear yard while keeping all other standard setbacks.
ZVAR 2026-20 Velkovich AFU
Enables multigenerational living on a large parcel well under coverage limits.
ZVAR 2026-14 Edgerton Exterior Stair Installation
Adds a staircase within the reduced setback on a beachside lot.
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