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

3 rules for unincorporated Volusia County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

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

Setback Rules

Volusia County Land Development Code (Ch. 72) sets setbacks by zoning district: R-1 typically 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) adds FDEP-regulated setbacks east of A1A under FL §161.053.

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Structure Height Limits

Volusia County LDC caps R-1 residential heights at 35 ft/2.5 stories. Daytona Beach oceanfront (T-1 tourist) allows up to 255 ft. Hurricane wind zones require Florida Building Code 7th Edition (2020) 140+ mph design per FL §553.

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Lot Coverage Limits

Volusia County LDC limits residential impervious coverage to 40 to 50% in R-1/R-2 and stricter 30% in Resource Corridor zones. Stormwater retention required for any lot over the threshold per SJRWMD permits.

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