Grading permit required for earthwork disturbing 1+ acre or altering drainage patterns. Cannot direct runoff onto neighboring properties. St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) ERP may apply.
Jacksonville Ord. Code Ch. 654 governs grading and drainage. Projects impacting 1+ acre or creating impervious surface require SJRWMD Environmental Resource Permit (ERP). Post-development runoff cannot exceed pre-development rates. FL §373.4131 governs ERP program. Coastal sites also need FDEP review.
Grading without permit: stop-work and fines up to $500/day. Directing runoff onto neighbor: civil liability + code enforcement action.
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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