Building Setbacks & Zoning in Pasco County, FL (2026)

3 rules for unincorporated Pasco County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pasco County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply — see the city list below.

Setback Rules

Pasco County Land Development Code (LDC) §400 sets setbacks by zoning district. Typical R-2 single-family: 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Coastal high-hazard and floodway setbacks add FEMA and SWFWMD requirements.

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Structure Height Limits

Pasco LDC §400 limits residential heights to 35 ft / 2.5 stories in R-1/R-2 districts. Coastal and airport overlays (Tampa Executive, Zephyrhills) further restrict per FAA Part 77 and FBC wind requirements.

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Lot Coverage Limits

Pasco LDC §402 caps impervious surface coverage at 40-65% depending on zoning. Floodplain and SWFWMD wetland rules add stormwater requirements. New construction must mitigate runoff under LDC §901.

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