Leon County, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Lot Coverage Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Noncluster impervious cap
- 30 percent of site
- Cluster impervious cap
- 25 percent of developable portion
- Governing section
- Sec. 10-6.613(e)
- Base height limit
- 35 feet at building envelope
- Buffer from lower-intensity zone
- 100 feet
Summary
In Leon County's Urban Fringe Zoning District, most noncluster development is capped at 30 percent impervious surface area, while cluster low-density residential and cluster commercial development is capped at 25 percent of the developable portion of the site. The limit applies alongside the district's setback and height standards for unincorporated land.
(e)The minimum development standards in the urban fringe district are as follows: Low Density Residential | Commercial | Agricultural-Related | Industrial | Community Services; Active Recreation; Public, Primary and Secondary Schools ... Maximum percent impervious surface area 30 25** 30 25** 30 — 30 ... **Maximum percent impervious area of developable portion of site.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 12).
Full Breakdown
Sec. 9. The 'Maximum percent impervious surface area' row caps noncluster low-density residential, noncluster commercial, agricultural-related, and community services/recreation/schools uses at 30 percent, while cluster low-density residential and cluster commercial development is capped at 25 percent, with a footnote clarifying that the 25 percent figure applies only to the developable portion of the site. No impervious cap is listed for industrial use in this table. 5 acres for cluster development up to 10 acres for agricultural-related uses.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the impervious surface cap set for a use category in Sec. 10-6.613(e), including building past 30 percent coverage on a noncluster site or past 25 percent of the developable portion on a cluster site, violates the Urban Fringe Zoning District's development standards and blocks site and development plan approval under the county's Article VII review process until the design is brought into compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the maximum lot coverage for a house in Leon County's Urban Fringe district?
Does the Urban Fringe impervious cap apply to industrial development?
How close to a lower-intensity zoning district can I build in the Urban Fringe district?
Sources & Official References
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