Duval County residential height limits: RLD 35 ft, RMD 45 ft, RHD 60 ft per Ordinance Code Chapter 656. Waterfront and airport zones have additional height restrictions.
Height limits in Jacksonville-Duval residential zones: Low-density (RLD-60/70/80): 35 ft maximum building height. Medium-density (RMD): 45 ft. High-density (RHD): 60 ft. Measured from average finished grade to the mean roof height (between eave and ridge). Accessory structures capped at 15 ft or the height of the primary structure, whichever is less. Airport proximity zones (JAX, Cecil Airport, NAS Jacksonville, Craig) impose FAA Part 77 height restrictions. Chimneys, antennas, and solar equipment may project above the height limit per code allowances.
Overheight structures require variance from Planning Commission; otherwise removal or modification to comply. Civil penalties for unpermitted overheight construction.
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Jacksonville enforces decibel limits under Chapter 368: residential zones are limited to 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime, measured at the receiving prope...
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Construction noise is generally restricted to 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Saturday countywide under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 368. Sunday and holida...
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Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with lettering may not be parked overnight in Duval residential zones per §656.404(d) Jax-Duval Code. Tractor-trailers, bus...
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Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are restricted in Duval residential zones under §656.407(g). Hurricane zones require fence materials and fast...
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