Subject:
Title
Patricia & James Kent request a change of zoning classification from GU to AU. (25Z00045) (Tax Account 2314112) (District 1)
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Fiscal Impact:
None
Dept/Office:
Planning and Development
Requested Action:
Recommendation
It is requested that the Board of County Commissioners conduct a public hearing to consider a request for change of zoning classification from GU (General Use) to AU (Agricultural Residential).
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Summary Explanation and Background:
The applicant is requesting a change of zoning classification from GU (General Use) to AU (Agricultural Residential) on 2.22 acres. The subject property is improved with a single-family residence and accessory structures. The applicant intends to retain the existing structures and apply for further improvements to the subject property. The subject property contains an existing structure that exceeds current accessory structure size allowances as provided in Section 62-2100.5(d), Brevard County Code of Ordinances. AU zoning permits accessory buildings to be exempt from size limitations listed within Section 62-2100.5(a, b, and d).
While the parcel does not meet the current minimum lot size for GU zoning (5 acres), staff analysis indicated the property configuration was recorded in August 1960; therefore, the subject property could be considered a non-conforming lot of record. Section 62-1188(8) permits consideration of rezoning of non-conforming lots of record to classifications that are consistent with the density allowances of the Comprehensive Plan.
The minimum lot size for AU-zoned properties is 2.5 acres. A variance (application 25V00070) was approved on November 19, 2025, to permit a variance of 0.28 acres from the required 2.5-acre lot area for the proposed AU zoning. The AU classification also permits the raising/grazing of animals, fowl, beekeeping, plant nurseries, and the packing and processing of commodities raised on site. Conditional uses in AU include roadside stands, hog farms, z...
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