Santa Rosa County, FL Building Setbacks & Zoning: Structure Height Limits (2026)
Key Facts
- Single-family (R-1/R-1A)
- 35 feet
- Rural residential (RR-1)
- 35 feet
- R-2 / R-2M multifamily
- 45 feet
- R-3 multifamily
- 50 feet
- Accessory structures
- District height limit
Summary
Santa Rosa County's single-family and rural residential districts (AG-RR through R-1A) cap building height at 35 feet. Multifamily R-2/R-2M allow 45 feet and R-3 up to 50 feet. Accessory structures follow the height limit of their zoning district.
Height Limits: AG-RR 35', AG1 35', AG2 35', RR1 35', R1 35', R1M 35', R1A 35', R2 45', R2M 45', R3 50'.
Full Breakdown
LDC Table 2.05.01 sets maximum height limits. AG-RR, AG1, AG2, RR-1, R-1, R-1M and R-1A districts are limited to 35 feet. Multifamily R-2 and R-2M districts allow 45 feet, and R-3 allows 50 feet; some Navarre Beach commercial districts count habitable stories. Building height is measured as the vertical distance between the lowest habitable floor and the average height to the peak of the roof. Accessory structures are subject to the same height limit as the zoning district they occupy; on Navarre Beach they may not exceed 15 feet.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the district height limit requires a variance; building beyond it without approval is a code violation subject to stop-work orders, denial of inspection, and enforcement penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources & Official References
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