Daytona Beach, FL Environmental Rules: Flood Zones (2026)

C, Floodplain Management, applies to all development wholly or partially within a flood hazard area, including subdivision of land, filling and grading, construction or alteration of buildings and structures exempt from the Florida Building Code, placement of manufactured homes, tank installation or replacement, placement of recreational vehicles, and installation of swimming pools. R. 22. A Floodplain Development Permit or approval is required for buildings, structures, and facilities exempt from the Florida Building Code, such as railroads and ancillary facilities, nonresidential farm buildings under Fla. 50, temporary construction buildings or sheds, mobile or modular temporary offices, certain electric utility structures, and Miccosukee or Seminole Tribe chickees.

The Floodplain Administrator can also require a floodplain permit in addition to a building permit depending on the nature of proposed development. 11, the valuation of the work, and the signature of the applicant or an authorized agent. A Floodplain Development Permit becomes invalid if work is not commenced within 180 days of issuance, or if work is suspended or abandoned for 180 days after starting; extensions of up to 180 days each require a written request showing justifiable cause. The Floodplain Administrator also determines when a building permit application involves a substantial improvement or substantial damage to an existing structure in a flood hazard area, which triggers additional Florida Building Code flood-resistant construction requirements.