Brevard County, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Setback Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- RU-1-9 front/rear setback
- 20 feet
- RU-1-9 side setback
- 7.5 feet
- Corner lot side-street setback
- 15 ft (20 ft next to key lot)
- Applies to
- Unincorporated Brevard County only
- Max penalty
- $500 fine per day
Summary
In unincorporated Brevard County, minimum yard setbacks are set per zoning district; the RU-1-9 single-family classification requires 20-foot front and rear setbacks, 7.5-foot side setbacks, and 15-foot corner-lot side-street setbacks.
Structures shall be set back not less than 20 feet from the front lot line, not less than seven and one-half feet from each side lot line, and not less than 20 feet from the rear lot line, except for screen porches, which shall be set back not less than ten feet from the rear lot line. On a corner lot, the side street setback shall be not less than 15 feet.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 135).
Full Breakdown
Brevard County's land development code sets yard setback minimums separately for each zoning classification in chapter 62, article VI. In the RU-1-9 single-family district, structures must sit at least 20 feet from the front lot line, 20 feet from the rear lot line, and 7.5 feet from each side lot line; corner lots need a 15-foot side-street setback (20 feet next to a key lot). These rules apply only in unincorporated Brevard. Palm Bay, Melbourne, Titusville, Cocoa, Rockledge and other incorporated cities set their own zoning setbacks. Violators face fines up to $500 per day under § 62-1105.
Violations & Fines
Violating setback minimums is a code violation punishable by a fine up to $500 per day and up to 60 days in county jail under § 62-1105; the county may also seek injunctive relief under § 62-1106.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do these setbacks apply inside Palm Bay or Melbourne?
Are setback minimums the same in every zoning district?
Sources & Official References
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