101 local rules on file · Pop. 1,056 · Volusia County
Showing ordinances that apply to DeLand Southwest, FL
DeLand Southwest is an unincorporated community with a population of approximately 1,056 in Volusia County, Florida. Because DeLand Southwest is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal government or city code. Instead, Volusia County ordinances apply directly to residential and commercial properties here. The rules below are the county-level regulations that govern your area. Nearby incorporated cities in Volusia County may have different rules.
Volusia County restricts overnight parking on certain public streets and all beach areas after hours. Beach overnight parking prohibited; inland street parking varies by municipality with tickets $25-$75.
Volusia County permits EV charger installation with an electrical permit under the Florida Building Code. FL §718.113(8) prohibits condo associations from blocking owner-installed EV chargers. Permits typically $75-$150.
These unincorporated areas are also governed by Volusia County ordinances.
Volusia County prohibits abandoned and inoperable vehicles on public roads and unscreened on private property under Code Ch. 22 and FL §705.103. 72-hour notice required before towing; fines $100-$500.
Volusia County and Florida DCF regulate home-based childcare. Family Day Care Homes serve up to 10 children; Large Family Child Care Homes up to 12. DCF license required under FL §402.313.
Florida Cottage Food Law (FL §500.80) permits home food production with no permit or inspection for non-hazardous foods. $250,000 annual revenue cap. Volusia County cannot restrict under state preemption.
Volusia County regulates home-based businesses under Sec. 72-283 of the zoning ordinance. Class A home occupations are permitted in multiple residential and agricultural zones. Client visits and large deliveries are not allowed. Some planned unit developments prohibit home businesses entirely.
Home occupations in unincorporated Volusia County are restricted from displaying external commercial signage. The home business must be clearly incidental to residential use. No external evidence of business activity should be visible.
Volusia County home occupations under Sec. 72-283 do not allow client visits or large deliveries of stock or commodities. The business must be incidental to the residential use with no impact on neighborhood traffic patterns.
Florida encourages residential rainwater harvesting statewide. Volusia County and SJRWMD offer rain barrel rebates up to $50. No permit needed for barrels; large cisterns over 600 gallons require building permits.
Volusia County enforces weed and overgrowth abatement under County Code Ch. 58. Invasive species management critical in subtropical climate. Year-round growing season requires continuous maintenance.
Volusia County and Florida generally permit artificial turf as water-saving landscaping. FL §373.185 Florida-Friendly preemption protects installation from HOA bans. Drainage and dune rules still apply.
FL §373.185 encourages Florida-Friendly Landscaping and prohibits HOAs from banning it. Volusia County promotes native plants for water conservation under SJRWMD guidelines. Deed restrictions pre-2009 may still apply.
Volusia County follows St. Johns River Water Management District watering restrictions. Irrigation is limited to designated days based on address. Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 4 PM. Maximum one hour per zone. During drought declarations, restrictions may tighten to one day per week.
Volusia County Code Enforcement enforces lawn and lot maintenance in unincorporated areas. Nuisance weeds and grass are not permitted. Common violations include overgrown lots, particularly in the Deltona and Oak Hill corridors. Code Enforcement actively patrols unincorporated areas.
Volusia County protects trees under Chapter 50, Article III, Division 4 (Trees). No person shall remove any tree without a tree removal permit from the county forester. Historical trees require County Council approval for removal. A tree survey is required for all residential permits since January 2021.
Volusia County requires tree removal permits for protected species in unincorporated areas. Land-clearing permits are required for parcels over one-half acre. Since January 2021, tree surveys are required for all residential permits and replacement trees must be Florida native species only.
Volusia County requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 feet (measured from bottom of footing to top). Engineered plans required over 4 ft or with surcharge. Florida Building Code applies countywide.
Volusia County Land Development Code specifies approved fence materials by zoning district. Hurricane-rated construction recommended in coastal Daytona/NSB. Barbed wire prohibited in residential zones.
Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515) mandates pool barriers for all residential pools built after 10/1/2000. Volusia enforces 4-foot minimum barrier with self-closing, self-latching gate. Strict enforcement.
Volusia County regulates fences under Sec. 72-282. Residential fences cannot exceed 6 feet in rear and side yards or 4 feet in front yards. Fences must be placed on the inside of property lines with no setback required. Special rules apply for waterfront, corner, and golf course lots.
Volusia County recently removed the building permit requirement for most residential fences. Permits are still required when fences serve as swimming pool safety barriers. Agricultural zones (A-1 through A-4, FR, RA) are exempt from fence permit requirements.
Volusia County requires fences to be placed on the inside of property lines. Florida's spite fence statute (FL §823.11) prohibits malicious fences. No shared-cost law exists in Florida. Each property owner is responsible for their own fence.
Volusia County and FWC prohibit feeding bears, alligators, sandhill cranes, pelicans, and foxes. FL §379.412 bans alligator feeding (2nd-degree misdemeanor). Sea turtle lighting rules under FL §161.163 also apply on coast.
Volusia County cannot enact breed-specific legislation. Florida law (FL §767.14) preempts all local breed bans statewide. Sec. 14-56 addresses dangerous and potentially dangerous dogs based on behavior, not breed. The county's housing of breeds restriction was addressed in the code.
Exotic pet ownership in unincorporated Volusia County is regulated by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC). Permits are required for Class I, II, and III wildlife. Feeding wildlife, especially alligators, is illegal under FL §379.
Volusia County regulates animals under Chapter 14, Article II (Animal Control) of the Code of Ordinances. Dogs must be under restraint when off the owner's property. On designated dog-friendly beaches, dogs must be leashed (6 feet max) at all times. Only three beach areas in the county allow dogs.
Beekeeping in Volusia County is governed by Florida state law (FL §586). FDACS preempts local bans. Registration is required. Volusia County Mosquito Control tracks hive locations and conducts adulticide spraying after sunset to protect bees.
Volusia County permits chickens and livestock on parcels zoned agricultural and rural residential in unincorporated areas. Large lot owners have broad livestock keeping rights. Setback requirements apply to animal enclosures.
Volusia County requires building permits for all in-ground pools, spas, and above-ground pools over 24 inches deep. FL Building Code 7th Ed. Ch. 4 and FL §515 Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act apply.
Volusia County requires building and electrical permits for hot tub installation. Florida Pool Safety Act (FL §515) applies if barrier bypassed. Locking safety cover meeting ASTM F1346 satisfies barrier requirement.
Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515) applies in unincorporated Volusia County. At least one additional safety feature beyond the barrier is required. Anti-entrapment drain covers are mandatory. Pools in flood hazard areas must comply with additional FBC requirements.
Unincorporated Volusia County follows Florida's strict pool barrier law (FL §515). Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches tall. Fence permits are still required when fences serve as pool safety barriers, even though the county removed general residential fence permit requirements.
Above-ground pools in unincorporated Volusia County require building permits. Pool setbacks for structures under 500 sq ft are less than principal structure setbacks but pools may only be in rear or side yards per Sec. 72-277(a)(4). Same FL Building Code barrier requirements apply.
Volusia County has no leaf blower-specific ordinance. General noise limits under County Code Ch. 50 apply. Year-round landscaping common in subtropical Central Florida climate around DeLand, Deltona, and coastal Daytona.
Volusia County regulates amplified music under the general noise ordinance. Sound permits available for events. FL §877.03 applies to unreasonable disturbances.
Volusia County Council approved extended construction hours in December 2023. Construction in unincorporated areas is now permitted daily from 6 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week including weekends and holidays. Sound amplification systems are limited to Monday through Saturday during daylight hours.
Volusia County regulates noise under Chapter 50, Article VI (Noise and Light) of the Code of Ordinances. Premises are classified by use: residential (sleeping quarters), tourist, commercial, or manufacturing, with the more restrictive category prevailing for mixed use. The ordinance prohibits loud, disturbing, or unnecessary noises under Sec. 50-478.
Volusia County's noise ordinance (Sec. 50-478) specifically addresses animal noise. Owning, maintaining, or keeping any animal that creates noise for frequent or unreasonable periods that is plainly audible across the property line is a violation. Enforcement is by Volusia County Animal Services.
Volusia County requires property owners to maintain defensible space and clear overgrown brush under nuisance and fire codes. FL Forest Service regulates authorized burns. Dry season October through May elevates wildfire risk inland around DeLand and Deltona.
Volusia County has significant wildfire exposure in its western pine flatwoods and wildland-urban interface areas. Florida Forest Service rules and County Code govern outdoor burning, defensible space, and brush management. Burn bans are common during drought (Keetch-Byram Drought Index).
Fireworks are prohibited on all Volusia County beaches year-round. Florida Senate Bill 140 regarding designated holiday use does not apply to county beaches. Within unincorporated residential areas, consumer fireworks are legal on July 4, NYE, and New Year's Day per FL HB 1059 (2020).
Open burning in unincorporated Volusia County requires Florida Forest Service authorization per FL Administrative Code 5I-2. Yard waste burning on residential lots of two or fewer units is allowed between 9 AM and one hour before sunset. The county coordinates with FL Division of Forestry on burn authorizations.
Recreational fire pits in unincorporated Volusia County are generally permitted under Florida's open burning rules when attended at all times. Beach fire pit rings are available by reservation through Volusia County at no cost. Personal fire pits may be brought to the beach outside sea turtle nesting season (May 1 - October 31).
Volusia STR occupancy limits governed by F.S. §509.032 preemption framework. Local occupancy caps only allowed if consistent with general residential occupancy rules. Typical standard: 2 per bedroom plus 2 additional. Florida Building Code egress/life safety caps apply.
Volusia County does not impose a blanket STR liability insurance mandate; FL §509.032(7) limits local licensing but allows reasonable safety rules. Hosts should carry $500K-$1M liability since standard homeowner policies exclude commercial rental use.
Unincorporated Volusia County prohibits short-term rentals (under 30 days) in all residential zoning classifications under a 2004 zoning ordinance. STRs are defined as hotel/motel use and only permitted in tourist commercial zones. This ordinance was upheld in court in December 2022. Fines up to $10,000 for violations.
Short-term rental properties in Volusia County's permitted commercial zones must comply with the county noise ordinance (Chapter 50, Article VI). Noise plainly audible across property lines is a violation. Nuisance complaints are a primary enforcement trigger.
Volusia County collects a 6% Tourist Development Tax (3% tourist + 3% convention) on all transient rentals of six months or less. Combined with 6% Florida sales tax and 0.5% county discretionary surtax, the total tax burden is 12.5%. Collected by the Volusia County Tax Collector.
In unincorporated Volusia County, vehicles must be parked behind or beside the dwelling unit in residential zones. STR guests in permitted commercial zones must comply with off-street parking requirements under Sec. 72-286 of the zoning ordinance.
Volusia County requires a building permit for carport construction. Florida Building Code wind load standards require 130+ mph design (higher on coast). Setbacks 5-10 ft sides per zoning district.
Volusia County permits tiny homes on permanent foundations meeting Florida Building Code. Tiny homes on wheels classified as RVs and restricted to RV parks/campgrounds. IRC Appendix Q applies under 400 sq ft.
Volusia County allows accessory dwelling units in certain residential zoning classifications under Sec. 72-277. ADUs may be attached or detached. Parking for the ADU cannot be in the front yard setback. Both the principal dwelling and ADU must share one common driveway to the road.
Volusia County allows accessory structures in residential areas under Sec. 72-277. No maximum size is specified but 35% lot coverage applies to all structures. Sheds must be in side or rear yards (5 feet from lot lines minimum). Maximum height is 25 feet. Sheds cannot be in front yards.
Garage conversions to ADUs in unincorporated Volusia County are possible under Sec. 72-277 in qualifying zoning classifications. The single driveway requirement may be waived for existing structures with separate access. Building permits and Florida Building Code compliance are required.
Recreational drones in Volusia County follow FAA 49 USC §44809 rules. TRUST test and FAA registration (drones over 0.55 lb) required. County parks, beaches, and Daytona International Speedway airspace restricted. KDAB and KDED airport LAANC zones cover much of Daytona Beach and DeLand.
Commercial drone operators in Volusia County need FAA Part 107 certification. Beach/park filming requires separate Volusia Ocean Rescue or parks permit. KDAB controlled airspace LAANC authorization mandatory. FL §934.50 restricts surveillance use.
Volusia County and FL cities allow political signs on private property per First Amendment and Reed v. Town of Gilbert (2015). No permits required. Signs in public rights-of-way prohibited. Typical size limit 32 sq ft residential. Removal required shortly after election.
Volusia County permits holiday decorations on private residential property with minimal restrictions. No permits needed. Decorations must not obstruct sight lines or create hazards. HOA communities may impose additional rules under F.S. Ch. 720.
Volusia County permits temporary garage sale signs on private property with restrictions. Signs in public rights-of-way typically prohibited. Size limit around 4 sq ft. Must be removed within 24 hours of sale end. Some cities require a garage sale permit.
Volusia County enforces property maintenance standards under the County Code and International Property Maintenance Code to prevent blight. Deteriorating paint, broken windows, structural decay, accumulated junk, and overgrowth may trigger code enforcement under Ch. 162, Florida Statutes.
Volusia County has no snow ordinance. Florida's subtropical climate rarely sees snow. Property maintenance requires sidewalks clear of debris, palm fronds, and sea-grape overgrowth year-round under County Code Ch. 50.
Volusia County property maintenance code requires garage sale merchandise to be displayed neatly and fully removed at sale end. Hurricane-prone area enforces strict tie-down rules for tables and signs during tropical weather.
Volusia County and all municipalities require trash bins stored out of street view except on collection days. Bins may be set out 12-24 hours before pickup and must be retrieved same day. Fines $50-$250.
Volusia County requires owners of vacant lots in unincorporated areas to control vegetation, remove trash/debris, and prevent nuisance conditions. Overgrowth above 18 inches and accumulated refuse trigger enforcement under County Code Ch. 50 and FS Ch. 162.
Rent control is banned in Florida under F.S. §125.0103 and §166.0445. Volusia County and all its cities cannot cap rent or enact rent stabilization. Landlords may raise rent by any amount with proper notice under Ch. 83 F.S. (Florida Residential Landlord-Tenant Act).
Volusia County follows Florida Residential Landlord-Tenant Act (F.S. Ch. 83 Part II). No just-cause requirement — landlords may decline to renew month-to-month tenancies with 15 days' notice. Evictions for cause have statutory timelines. Self-help eviction illegal under F.S. §83.67.
Volusia County does not require general long-term rental registration. However, F.S. §509.032 imposes state DBPR licensing on transient/short-term rentals. Daytona Beach and some cities require vacation rental permits. F.S. §83.49 security deposit rules apply statewide.
Volusia County requires tree replacement at 1:1 to 4:1 ratios based on species and size removed. Minimum 2-inch caliper with native Florida species preferred. Fee-in-lieu option pays into Tree Preservation Trust Fund.
Volusia County protects historic live oaks and specimen trees 24+ inches DBH as heritage trees. Removal requires County Council or PLDRC approval and mitigation at 4:1 ratio. Hurricane-damaged heritage trees get expedited review.
Volusia County LDC Ch. 72 Art. III requires a tree removal permit for any tree 8+ inches DBH on developed property and 4+ inches in conservation zones. Live oaks, cypress, and magnolias receive heightened review.
Volusia County and cities require door-to-door commercial solicitors to obtain permits with background checks and photo ID badges. Religious and political canvassing exempt under First Amendment. Hours typically 9 AM to sunset.
Volusia cities offer no-knock registries and honor posted no-soliciting signs. Solicitors visiting registered homes or ignoring signs face citations. Religious and political canvassing remain exempt under First Amendment case law.
Florida preempts local dispensary zoning under FL §381.986: MMTCs must be treated as standard pharmacies. Volusia jurisdictions set 500-foot school/church buffers. Dispensaries operate in Daytona, Deltona, Port Orange, and along US-92.
Florida prohibits all home cultivation of cannabis, including for medical patients, under FL §381.986. Only licensed Medical Marijuana Treatment Centers (MMTCs) may grow. Possession for cultivation remains a felony in Volusia County.
FL §509.102 preempts city vending zone restrictions on food trucks. Private property vending still needs owner OK and zoning compliance. Beachfront and special events (Bike Week, Daytona 500) may require separate permits.
Food trucks in Volusia County need DBPR Mobile Food Dispensing Vehicle license (FL §509.032) plus local business tax receipts. FL §509.102 preempts city-specific truck regulation since 2020. Commissary agreement required.
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.
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.
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.
Volusia County requires bins at curbside with lids closed on collection day, retrieved within 24 hours, and stored out of public view between pickups. HOAs may impose stricter standards.
Volusia County Solid Waste provides weekly curbside trash and recycling in unincorporated areas. Cities (Daytona Beach, DeLand, Deltona, NSB, Ormond Beach) contract separately. Hurricane debris collected via special routes after named storms.
Volusia County offers curbside recycling for paper, cardboard, glass, aluminum, and plastics #1-#2. Contamination with plastic bags or food waste causes bin rejection. FL DEP 75% recycling goal under §403.7032.
Volusia County and cities offer scheduled bulk pickup for furniture and appliances. Refrigerant must be removed from fridges/AC units. Hazardous waste goes to Tomoka Farms HHW facility. Construction debris excluded.
Most Volusia jurisdictions limit garage sales to 3 to 4 per household per calendar year, 2 to 3 consecutive days each. Exceeding limits triggers home-occupation zoning review as unlicensed retail activity.
Volusia County does not require a permit for residential garage sales in unincorporated areas. Daytona Beach, DeLand, and NSB require free permits through city hall. Ormond Beach and Deltona allow without permit but limit frequency.
Volusia County garage sales run dawn to dusk or 7 AM to 6 PM typical. Daytona Beach requires 8 AM to 6 PM. Speedway race weekends see heavy enforcement of signage and parking violations from Daytona International Speedway traffic.
Volusia County parks close from sunset to sunrise per County Code Ch. 74. Lyonia Preserve, Gemini Springs, and most trailheads are dawn-to-dusk. Beach access after hours requires a permit. Fines $50 to $500.
Volusia County enforces a juvenile curfew for minors under 17. Nighttime curfew hours typically run 11 PM to 6 AM on school nights with later weekend hours.
Volusia County requires stormwater management for development of 1 acre or more, or any activity creating significant impervious surface. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) ERP permits required for most projects. MS4 permit governs unincorporated Volusia.
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.
Volusia County requires site development/grading permits for excavation or fill exceeding 50 cubic yards under LDC standards. Drainage must not redirect runoff onto neighbors per F.S. common law. Retaining walls over 4 feet require engineering and permits.
Volusia County requires erosion and sediment control on all land-disturbing activities. Silt fencing, stabilized construction entrances, and sediment traps are standard BMPs. FDEP NPDES generic permit covers sites disturbing 1+ acre under F.S. Ch. 403.
Every property in Volusia County is in a FEMA-designated flood zone. Inland high-risk zones are A/AE; coastal zones with storm surge are VE. Flooding is the most frequent and costly natural hazard in the county. Substantial improvements exceeding 50% of value trigger full flood code compliance.
Volusia County enforces sea turtle lighting standards under F.S. §161.163 along its 47-mile Atlantic coast. Fully shielded, long-wavelength (amber/red) fixtures required in coastal jurisdictions. Inland areas have general glare/trespass rules.
Volusia County LDC prohibits outdoor lighting that creates excessive glare or illumination on neighboring properties. Maximum 0.5 foot-candles at residential property lines. Beachfront light trespass is a dual state/federal issue under sea turtle laws.
Florida's solar access law F.S. §163.04 strongly protects solar rights. HOAs cannot prohibit solar panel installations on members' properties. HOAs may only determine specific roof location if it doesn't reduce performance more than 10%. Applies across Volusia HOAs.
Volusia County requires building and electrical permits for solar PV installations under Florida Building Code. F.S. §163.04 strongly protects the right to install solar. Expedited permitting for standard residential systems. Hurricane wind load (Risk Cat II, ~150 mph coast) drives attachment design.