Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highland Beach Board of Adjustments granted a variance for Steven and Maria Garett, allowing a four-foot rear setback for a pre-existing accessory structure along the Intracoastal Waterway. This decision came after extensive deliberation, including considerations of public safety and neighborhood impact.
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Highland Beach Board of Adjustments deliberated on a contentious permit appeal for a gazebo, ultimately upholding the staff’s interpretation of town code and denying a variance request. The meeting was marked by a debate over the classification and regulation of yard structures, which centered on whether a structure initially described as a pergola should be treated as a gazebo according to the town’s code.
