Deltona's Public Conduct: The Rules That Matter
Every city handles public conduct a little differently. In Deltona, Florida, there are 4 distinct rules that residents and property owners should be aware of. Some are stricter than what neighboring cities enforce, and others are more relaxed. Here is what you need to know.
Aggressive Panhandling
Deltona bans aggressive panhandling citywide and prohibits soliciting within set distances of ATMs, schools, transit stops and intersections, plus all city parks and after dark.
Key details: No-solicit zone: ATMs/entrances: 20 feet. No-solicit zone: schools: 100 feet. No-solicit zone: intersections: 150 feet. City parks: Panhandling banned outright. Maximum penalty: $500 fine, 60 days jail.
Civil or criminal citation up to $500 and/or up to 60 days in jail under Sec. 45-5; each day of violation is a separate offense.
This is one of the stricter rules in Deltona's municipal code. If you are unsure whether your situation complies, it is worth checking with the city before proceeding.
Jaywalking
Deltona requires pedestrians to use a marked or unmarked crosswalk when crossing a roadway in a commercial district or on any of the city's listed major arterial streets.
Key details: Applies in: Commercial zoning districts. Also applies to: Listed major arterial roads. Legal crossing point: Marked or unmarked crosswalk. Enforced under: Chapter 66, Traffic.
Crossing outside a crosswalk in a commercial district or on a listed major road is a pedestrian traffic violation under Chapter 66, citable by Deltona code enforcement or the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Public Alcohol Use
Deltona bans drinking or carrying alcohol in any open cup, can or unsealed container on public streets, sidewalks, alleys, rights-of-way, and parking areas outside licensed bars or stores.
Key details: Banned Items: Open cups, cans, unsealed containers. Where: Streets, sidewalks, alleys, rights-of-way. City Parks: Alcohol banned without event permit. Penalty: Up to $500 civil citation.
Civil citation up to $500, or an administrative fine up to $1,000/day for a first offense, under City Code § 1-15.
Compared to other cities, Deltona takes a harder line on public alcohol use. The enforcement and penalty structure reflects that.
Outdoor Smoking Restrictions
Deltona bans smoking and vaping of any kind in all outdoor areas of city parks and facilities, with a narrow exception for city-designated events, backed by a $150 civil fine.
Key details: Fine: $150.00 civil infraction. Covers: Smoking and vaping, all parks. Exception: City-designated special events only. Extra penalty: 30-day park suspension possible.
Smoking or vaping in a Deltona city park outside a designated event is a civil infraction: $150.00 per citation, plus a possible 30-day park suspension for noncompliance.
This is not one of those rules that cities tend to ignore. Deltona actively enforces its outdoor smoking restrictions requirements.
The Bottom Line
Deltona is tougher than many cities when it comes to public conduct. Out of the 4 rules covered here, 3 are rated strict. If you are a homeowner, renter, or business owner in Deltona, take the time to understand these requirements before they become a problem. Most violations come with fines, and some repeat violations can escalate.
Keep in mind that Deltona can amend these rules at any council meeting. For the most current version of any rule mentioned here, check the specific ordinance page, where we track updates as they happen.