Davie, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- AG district cap
- 0.18 building coverage ratio
- A-1 / R-1 cap
- 0.225 building coverage ratio
- R-2 through R-5 cap
- 0.40 building coverage ratio
- RR district cap
- 0.20 building coverage ratio
Summary
Section 12-81's residential and agricultural district table caps building coverage from 0.18 in the AG district to 0.40 in the S, R-2, R-3, R-4 and R-5 districts, with A-1 and R-1 lots limited to a 0.225 ratio.
District (sq. ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (ft.) (sq.ft.)(b) (ratio) RR 87,120(c) 125 50 25 40 35 1500 0.20 AG 43,560(a) 150 40—50(d) 35 35 35 2400 0.18 S 20,000(a) 90 30 15 25 35 1200 0.40 A-1 35,000(a) 140 40—50(d) 30 35 35 2400 0.225 R-1 35,000(a) 125 30—40(d) 25 30 35 2400 0.225 R-5 7,000(a) 75 25 10 15 35 1000(b) 0.40
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 75).
Full Breakdown
The Section 12-81 table sets a maximum building coverage ratio alongside minimum lot size, frontage, yards and height for each residential/agricultural zoning district. RR is capped at 0.20, AG at 0.18, S at 0.40, A-1 and R-1 both at 0.225, and R-2 through R-5 at 0.40. Minimum lot sizes range from 7,000 square feet in R-5 up to 87,120 square feet (net dry land) in RR, so the AG and A-1 districts pair large minimum lots with the tightest coverage ratios, reflecting the town's agricultural-residential character.
Violations & Fines
A site plan or building that exceeds its district's maximum building coverage ratio under Section 12-81 will be rejected at plan review or cited by Town of Davie code compliance if built without approval.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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