Daytona Beach, FL Accessory Structures: Carport Rules (2026)

Section 5.3 of the Daytona Beach Land Development Code authorizes accessory uses that are incidental and customarily subordinate to the principal residential use, and it establishes the dimensional standards governing carports. Accessory uses and structures must comply with the minimum yard standards of the underlying zoning district. An accessory structure more than 10 feet in height must be set back from the nearest side or rear lot line one additional foot for every 2 feet (or fraction thereof) the structure's height exceeds 10 feet, so a 14-foot carport requires the district setback plus 2 additional feet from each adjacent side or rear lot line. The general rule allowing accessory structures within 3 feet of a side or rear lot line specifically excludes garages and carports, meaning carports must observe the full district yard standard. No accessory structure may be located within 15 feet of a waterway or canal, which affects beachside and Halifax River-adjacent lots. Accessory uses and structures together may not occupy more than 40% of the required rear yard. Carports are reviewed by the Planning Division at 301 S. Ridgewood Ave. Building permits are issued by the Building Division, and prefabricated metal carports must meet Florida Building Code wind-load standards (Volusia County is generally a 140 mph design wind zone) and be permanently anchored. Accessory uses are limited to no more than 20% of the gross floor area of the principal use under LDC use standards.