Accessory Dwelling Unit Size Variance on Ramsey Road
Summary
Allen LoVette needed relief to keep a 2,000 sq ft ADU on his RU-4 parcel after an unpermitted build-out was discovered during a sale. The board granted it with a condition that everything be brought into code compliance before any ownership change.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 2
- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
No direct county cost; the owner must pay for permits and any code-compliance fixes before selling.
LoVette, who can keep the existing ADU and complete the sale of his property.
Nearby property owners could be impacted by deviations from established rural residential density and sizing standards.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of Adjustment Meeting (October 2026) — October 28, 2026
Allen LoVette needed relief to keep a 2,000 sq ft ADU on his RU-4 parcel after an unpermitted build-out was discovered during a sale. The board granted it with a condition that everything be brought into code compliance before any ownership change.
Board of Adjustment Meeting (January) — January 28, 2026
A homeowner requested a small variance to build a 1,027-square-foot guest house for family members, exceeding current rules by just 27 square feet. The board approved the request after confirming neighbors had no objections.
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Related development
Docket VAR26-13 — ADU variance
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LoVette ADU Variance
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Lane Ranch Road ADU Variance
Allows the construction of a slightly larger guest house on a rural residential parcel with minimal impact on neighbors.
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