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.
Coastal development in Volusia County (Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Ponce Inlet, Daytona Beach Shores) is governed by the FDEP Coastal Construction Control Line (CCCL) established under F.S. §161.053. Any construction seaward of the CCCL requires an FDEP CCCL permit in addition to local approvals. Volusia County Code Ch. 72 Article XII enforces F.S. §161.163 sea turtle lighting standards during nesting season (May 1-Oct 31): lights visible from the beach must be shielded, low-wattage, long-wavelength (amber/red LED), or turned off. Dune walkovers required for beachfront properties to prevent vegetation damage. Beach driving permits required in designated zones ($25 annual for residents, $20 daily for non-residents in 2024). Seawalls and armoring face strict FDEP review. Ponce Inlet and Daytona Beach Shores have additional local turtle lighting rules.
Construction seaward of CCCL without permit: FDEP fines up to $10,000/day plus removal order under F.S. §161.054. Sea turtle lighting violations: county fines $50-$500 per night, federal Endangered Species Act liability up to $50,000. Dune damage: restoration required plus penalties. Unpermitted seawall: removal ordered.
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