New Port Richey, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- R-1/R-2/R-3 max height
- 35 ft or 2.5 stories
- R-4 Coastal Cottage max
- 25 ft or 2 stories
- Floodplain exception
- Higher elevation allowed
Summary
New Port Richey caps dwellings in its R-1, R-2, and R-3 residential districts at 35 feet or two and a half stories, with floodplain exceptions tied to flood-insurance elevation rules.
The maximum height of dwellings in the R-1 residential district shall be thirty-five (35) feet or two and one-half (2 1/2) stories. All structures that are constructed within the floodplain will be allowed to be constructed at higher elevations. These elevations will be determined by the number of feet a structure must be elevated to meet the requirements of the city's flood insurance ordinance.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 68).
Full Breakdown
The Land Development Code sets a uniform maximum dwelling height of 35 feet or two and one-half stories across New Port Richey's R-1 (§ 7.01.04), R-2 (§ 7.02.06 and § 7.02.12), and R-3 (§ 7.03.04) residential districts in Pasco County. Structures built within the floodplain may be built to a higher elevation, with the allowed extra height set by how far the structure must be raised to satisfy the city's flood insurance ordinance. Other districts carry different caps: the R-4 Coastal Cottage district limits single-family structures to 25 feet or two stories.
Violations & Fines
A dwelling exceeding the district height cap without a floodplain elevation justification cannot receive a building permit and is subject to enforcement by the city's building department.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the 35-foot height limit the same in every New Port Richey residential zone?
Can a house in the floodplain be taller than 35 feet?
Sources & Official References
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