Atlantic beaches (Jacksonville Beach, Neptune Beach, Atlantic Beach) subject to FL §380.23 Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL). FDEP permit required east of line. Sea turtle lighting restrictions May 1-Oct 31.
FL §380.23 requires FDEP permit for any construction seaward of the CCCL. Duval County CCCL runs along Atlantic coastline. FL §161.053 governs coastal construction. Sea turtle lighting (FWC Marine Turtle Protection, FL §379.2431) requires shielded, amber/red LED fixtures during nesting season May 1-Oct 31. Dune vegetation protection required.
Construction without CCCL permit: FDEP fines $1,000-$25,000/day. Sea turtle lighting violations: $500+ and FWC citations.
Duval County, FL
Persistent dog barking is an animal-nuisance violation under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 462 (Animals). Barking continuously for more than 10-15 minu...
Duval County, FL
Jacksonville enforces decibel limits under Chapter 368: residential zones are limited to 70 dBA daytime and 60 dBA nighttime, measured at the receiving prope...
Duval County, FL
Construction noise is generally restricted to 7 AM - 7 PM Monday through Saturday countywide under Jacksonville Ordinance Code Chapter 368. Sunday and holida...
Duval County, FL
Commercial vehicles over 1 ton or with lettering may not be parked overnight in Duval residential zones per §656.404(d) Jax-Duval Code. Tractor-trailers, bus...
Duval County, FL
Barbed wire, razor wire, and electrified fences are restricted in Duval residential zones under §656.407(g). Hurricane zones require fence materials and fast...
Duval County, FL
Fences over 6 ft tall, fences in the sight triangle, pool barriers, and retaining walls over 4 ft in Duval County require a building permit from Jacksonville...
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