PLACEMENT: Public Hearings
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LEGISLATIVE PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE 3, ZONING DISTRICTS, LAND DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS, MARTIN COUNTY CODE, REGARDING ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS, A TEXT AMENDMENT (LDR 25-03)
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
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This is a request initiated by the Board of County Commissioners (BCC) to amend Divisions 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7, Article 3, Zoning Districts, Land Development Regulations, Martin County Code, changing the text regarding Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in the furtherance of Affordable Housing.
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DEPARTMENT: Growth Management
PREPARED BY: Name: Amy Offenbach
Title: Planner
REQUESTED BY: Board of County Commissioners
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PROCEDURES: None
BACKGROUND/RELATED STRATEGIC GOAL:
Article 3, Zoning Districts, of the Land Development Regulations (LDRs), implements the Comprehensive Growth Management Plan (CGMP). This Article contains Category "A", "B" and "C" zoning classifications, permitted uses and development standards that implement the CGMP future land use designations.
This item is a request to update Section 3.3 (Glossary of terms); Section 3.11 (Permitted uses); Section 3.51 (Accessory Dwelling Units); Section 3.201 (Accessory uses and structures); and Section 3.403 (Terms defined), Article 3, Zoning Districts, LDR, Martin County Code.
The proposed changes will (i) rename and update several definitions to incorporate standardized terms regarding ADUs, (ii) update the permitted uses to allow ADUs in the appropriate zoning districts and (iii) reorganize ADU development standards.
This matter was properly noticed and heard before the Local Planning Agency (LPA) on December 4, 2025. The LPA unanimously recommended approval of the proposed amendments with a vote of 4-0. Staff's analysis of the proposed amendment is set forth in the attached Final Staff Report.
ISSUES:
Pursuant to Section 125.66, Florida Statutes, the BCC shall hold two advertised public h...
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