Shed permit rules in Duval County, FL — also referred to as storage shed, backyard shed, or accessory building regulations — set size limits, setbacks, and when a building permit is required.
Sheds under 100 sq ft in Duval County generally exempt from building permit but still must meet zoning setbacks. Larger sheds require a building permit. Max one accessory structure per lot in some districts.
Florida Building Code §105.2 exempts one-story detached accessory structures used as tool/storage sheds not exceeding 100 sq ft from building permit requirements. Duval County applies this threshold. All sheds, regardless of size, must comply with zoning setbacks (typically 5 ft from side/rear, matching primary structure from front), not exceed rear yard accessory coverage limits, and in wind-borne debris regions meet anchoring requirements. Sheds over 100 sq ft need a building permit showing footings, framing, and anchoring to resist 130+ mph wind loads. Electrical in sheds requires separate permit.
Shed in setback or unpermitted oversized shed: code compliance notice; must remove or relocate; daily fines possible.
Duval County, FL
Persistent dog barking is an animal-nuisance violation under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 462 (Animals). Barking continuously for more than 10-15 minu...
Duval County, FL
Jacksonville enforces decibel limits under Chapter 368: residential zones are limited to 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime, measured at the receiving prope...
Duval County, FL
Construction noise is generally restricted to 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Saturday countywide under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 368. Sunday and holida...
Duval County, FL
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with lettering may not be parked overnight in Duval residential zones per §656.404(d) Jax-Duval Code. Tractor-trailers, bus...
Duval County, FL
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are restricted in Duval residential zones under §656.407(g). Hurricane zones require fence materials and fast...
Duval County, FL
Fences over 6 ft tall, fences in the sight triangle, pool barriers, and retaining walls over 4 ft in Duval County require a building permit from Jacksonville...
See how Duval County's shed rules rules stack up against other locations.
Help us keep this page accurate. If you notice an error or outdated information, let us know.