St. Augustine Beach adopts rules easing tree-saving setbacks and narrows street-side setback for narrow oceanfront lots The commission unanimously adopted two land-development ordinances: a code change to allow flexible setbacks to preserve trees and a separate change shrinking street-side setbacks for oceanfront lots 46.5 feet wide or less from 12 feet to 8.5 feet; staff and an architect said the changes clarify design rules and address practical constraints on narrow lots.

St. Augustine Beach just made a bold move to protect trees and ease building restrictions on narrow oceanfront lots—what does this mean for future development?

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