Accessory Structures in Titusville, FL

If you live in Titusville or are thinking about moving there, accessory structures are one of those things you probably won't think about until they affect you directly. Titusville has 3 specific rules on the books covering different aspects of accessory structures, and some of them might surprise you.

Tiny Homes

Titusville allows tiny houses, defined as detached homes with less living area than the district minimum, only as cottage-home developments in the R-2, R-3, UMU, RMH-1 and RMH-2 districts under Sec. 28-80.5, requiring a master plan, a two-acre minimum site and public hearings. Tiny houses on wheels (THOW) get a narrower path: Sec. 28-80.6 permits them only as a conditional use in the Residential Manufactured Housing Park (RMH-2) district.

Key details: Tiny house living area: 350-600 sq ft. Permitted districts: R-2, R-3, UMU, RMH-1, RMH-2. Cottage development minimum: 2 acres, 5 units. THOW permitted district: RMH-2 only, conditional use. Building separation: 10 ft (tiny house), 15 ft (THOW).

A tiny house built outside the five permitted districts, without an approved master plan, or below the 350-square-foot minimum living area violates Sec. 28-80.5 and can be denied a building permit or cited by code enforcement. A tiny house on wheels placed anywhere other than the RMH-2 district, or without the conditional-use approval and engineer-sealed anchoring plan Sec. 28-80.6 requires, is subject to the same permit denial and code-enforcement exposure, including potential removal as an unpermitted structure.

Compared to other cities, Titusville takes a harder line on tiny homes. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.

Shed & Carport Rules

Titusville's Land Development Regulations let homeowners across every residential zoning district build a detached shed, garage or carport as an accessory structure, but Sec. 28-357 ties its placement to the principal house's setbacks the moment the two are joined by an enclosed walkway. The same section bans using shipping containers as sheds or storage on residential land in Brevard County.

Key details: Governing section: Titusville Code § 28-357, Land Development Regulations. Setback trigger: Enclosed walkway means principal structure setbacks apply. Shipping containers: Banned as residential accessory buildings or storage. Contractor exception: Temporary construction-material storage only, under permit. Last amended: Ord. No. 44-2017, § 1, December 12, 2017.

A shed, garage or shipping container placed without meeting Sec. 28-357's setback and use limits is a code violation, enforced through Titusville's Code Enforcement Board or special magistrate process under Chapter 2, Administration. Cited property owners get a compliance deadline before the board assesses fines, and a shipping container used as residential storage outside the construction exception can be ordered removed regardless of how long it has been in place.

ADU Rules

Titusville's Land Development Regulations govern accessory dwelling units. ADUs may be permitted in certain residential zoning districts. Building permits and zoning approval are required. Contact Community Development for eligibility verification based on zoning district.

Key details: Code Reference: LDR Chapter 28 Zoning. Permit: Building and zoning approval. Contact: Community Development Dept. Sale: Cannot be sold separately.

The Bottom Line

Titusville's accessory structures rules are a mixed bag. Some areas are strict, others are relaxed, and the details matter. The best approach is to check the specific rule that applies to your situation rather than assuming Titusville is broadly strict or permissive.

These rules come from Titusville's publicly available municipal code. For complete penalty schedules, exemption details, and answers to common questions, see the individual ordinance pages throughout this guide.