Duval County setbacks vary by zoning district. Typical RLD-60 single-family: front 20 ft, side 7.5 ft, rear 20 ft. Accessory structures: 5 ft side/rear. Coastal construction control line adds setbacks on beaches.
Ordinance Code Chapter 656 sets district-specific setbacks. Representative requirements — RLD-60: 20 ft front, 7.5 ft side (interior), 20 ft street side, 20 ft rear. RLD-70: 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 25 ft rear. RMD: 15 ft front, 5 ft side, 15 ft rear. Accessory structures generally 5 ft side/rear but must meet primary front setback. Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, and Atlantic Beach incorporated municipalities have their own setback ordinances. Coastal Construction Control Line (FL DEP) adds setbacks for beachfront construction.
Encroachment in setback: must remove/relocate or obtain variance; variance requires hardship showing to Planning Commission; fines up to $500/day via Special Magistrate.
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