Environmental Rules in Volusia County, FL (2026)
6 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Volusia County, Florida.
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Stormwater Management
Volusia County bars anyone from discharging polluted stormwater into its MS4 storm sewer system. Industrial, commercial and construction sites must treat runoff on-site under state or federal permits before it reaches a county drain, ditch or catch basin.
Volusia County Stormwater Discharge Rules
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code § 50-503
(a)Stormwater discharges from industrial and commercial activities shall be treated or managed on-site, in accordance with appropriate federal, state or local permits and regulations, prior to discharge to the county's MS4.(b)Stormwater discharges from significant construction activities shall be treated or managed on-site in accordance with appropriate federal, state or local permits and regul...
Erosion Control
Volusia County requires a permit before anyone clears land, drains it, or changes a structure's size or use in the unincorporated county, because those activities can disrupt stormwater runoff patterns. The permit confirms the project meets the county's minimum stormwater and environmental protection standards before a building permit or development order can be issued.
Volusia County Grading & Drainage Permit Rule
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code § 50-105
(a) Prohibited acts. (1) No person may develop or make any change in the use of land or construct a structure or change the size of a structure, except as exempted in subsection (b) of this section, without first obtaining a permit which meets the minimum environmental protection standards set out in this division. (2) No building permit, development order or other form of construction approval...
Coastal Development
Volusia County's 47 miles of Atlantic coast are governed by the FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) per F.S. §161.053. Sea turtle lighting ordinance enforces F.S. §161.163. Beach driving permits required in designated zones. Dune protection strictly enforced.
environmental/coastal-development
Heavy RestrictionsFDEP Coastal Construction Control Line Program (Ch. 161 F.S.; 62B-33 F.A.C.)
The Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) Program regulates structures and activities that can cause beach erosion, destabilize dunes, damage upland properties or interfere with public access. CCCL permits also protect sea turtles and dune plants. The following are topics to help guide CCCL permit applicants and educate the public on the coastal construction permit program. You can also give...
Flood Zones
Any development in a flood hazard area of unincorporated Volusia County, from grading and fences to home additions, needs a permit before work starts. County Code § 72-745(a) requires an application to the floodplain administrator and proof of compliance with the Floodplain Management Ordinance before any permit issues.
Volusia County Floodplain Development Permits
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code § 72-745(a)
(a)Permits or approvals required. Any owner or owner's authorized agent (hereinafter "applicant") who intends to undertake any development activity within the scope of this division, including buildings, structures and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, which is wholly within or partially within any flood hazard area shall first make application to the floodplain administrator, a...
Boat Dock Permits
Volusia County caps residential boat docks at 750 square feet, including any boathouse, and limits walkways to eight feet wide. Docks may rise no more than 15 feet above the high-water mark and must sit at least 15 feet off the side lot line.
Volusia County Boat Dock Construction Rules
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code of Ordinances § 72-278
The dock area shall not exceed 750 square feet, including any boathouse, but excluding walkway extensions into the water. The area of a boathouse is the square footage under roof. Walkways shall not exceed eight feet in width...Docks shall not be used for dwelling purposes or contain any sleeping or living quarters...The highest point of any dock shall not exceed 15 feet above the mean high-wat...
Flood Elevation Requirements
Structures built in a Volusia County flood hazard area must sit above the base flood elevation, not just at it. County Code § 72-756(c)-(d) requires flood-damage-resistant materials and equipment at least one foot above base flood elevation for accessory structures, and two feet above for new critical facilities like fire stations and hospitals.
Volusia County Flood Elevation Freeboard Rule
Some RestrictionsVolusia County Code § 72-756(c)(5)-(6), (d)(1)
(5)Have flood damage-resistant materials used below the base flood elevation plus one foot.(6)Have mechanical, plumbing and electrical systems, including plumbing fixtures, elevated to or above the base flood elevation plus one foot.(d)Critical facilities. New critical facilities shall be, to the extent possible, located outside of flood hazard areas. New critical facilities shall be permitted ...
Environmental Rules by City in Volusia County
3 cities in Volusia County have their own environmental rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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