ApprovedVariance
Gow pool variance appeal (V-26-075 / A-26-002)
Description
The council overturned the PLDRC's denial and granted variances for a backyard pool on oceanfront property where the family is rebuilding after a house fire.
Impact summary
Lets a fire-displaced family rebuild with a pool; coastal exposure concerns were raised but mitigations exist.
Applicant
- Name
- Jessica Gow
- Address
- 6985 S. Atlantic Avenue, New Smyrna Beach
At a glance
- Hearings
- 1
- Public comments
- 0
- Total mentions
- 1
Last vote · County Council
Approved6–0, unanimous
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 20, 2026.
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