Building Setbacks & Zoning in Volusia County, FL (2026)
3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Volusia County, Florida.
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Setback Rules
Volusia County's Sec. 72-241 fixes front, side and rear yard minimums for every unincorporated zoning classification. The two general agriculture districts show the range: A-1 Prime Agriculture requires a 100-foot front yard with 50 feet on the sides and rear, while A-2 Rural Agriculture drops to 50 feet front, 25 feet side and 50 feet rear.
Volusia County Yard Setback Minimums
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code of Ordinances § 72-241 (Minimum Yard Size, A-1 and A-2 Classifications)
Minimum yard size: Front yard: 100 feet. Rear yard: 50 feet. Side yard: 50 feet. Waterfront yard: 50 feet. [A-1 Prime Agriculture] ... Minimum yard size: Front yard: 50 feet. Rear yard: 50 feet. Side yard: 25 feet. Waterfront yard: 50 feet. [A-2 Rural Agriculture]
Structure Height Limits
In unincorporated Volusia County's R-1 Urban Single-Family Residential classification, Code of Ordinances § 72-241 caps buildings at 35 feet and pairs that limit with a 30-foot front yard, 20-foot rear yard, and combined 20-foot side yards. The county eliminated discretionary height variances when it repealed § 72-281 in 2021.
Volusia County Residential Height Cap
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code of Ordinances § 72-241 (R-1 Urban Single-Family Residential Classification)
Minimum yard size: Front yard: 30 feet. Rear yard: 20 feet. Side yard: 20 feet combined, minimum of eight feet on any one side. Waterfront yard: 25 feet. Maximum building height: 35 feet. Maximum lot coverage: The total lot area covered with principal and accessory buildings shall not exceed 35 percent. Minimum floor area: 1,500 square feet.
Lot Coverage Limits
Volusia County's Sec. 72-241 caps how much of a lot can be built on. In both of the county's general agriculture classifications, A-1 Prime Agriculture and A-2 Rural Agriculture, the total lot area covered by principal and accessory buildings can't exceed 35 percent, one of the higher coverage allowances in the unincorporated zoning code.
Volusia County Maximum Lot Coverage Rule
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code of Ordinances § 72-241 (Maximum Lot Coverage, A-1 and A-2 Classifications)
Maximum lot coverage: The total lot area covered with principal and accessory buildings shall not exceed 35 percent. [A-1 Prime Agriculture and A-2 Rural Agriculture Classifications]
Building Setbacks & Zoning by City in Volusia County
3 cities in Volusia County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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