Deltona, FL Fence Regulations: Retaining Walls (2026)
Key Facts
- Design standard
- Must meet Florida Building Code
- Setbacks
- Must meet accessory setback (§110-307(e))
- Review
- Public works reviews drainage/easements
- Restriction
- Prohibited on vacant lots
Summary
Retaining walls in Deltona must meet Florida Building Code standards, honor accessory-structure setbacks, clear a public works drainage review, and cannot be built on vacant lots.
Walls erected in accordance with this section shall be for the purposes of privacy and retaining walls, and shall meet the requirements of the Florida Building Code, as amended from time to time. Walls as allowed by this section shall otherwise meet accessory structure setbacks as established per Section 110-307(e). Walls shall be subject to review by the public works department for impacts to onsite drainage and easement conflicts. Any adverse impacts to easements, and subject property and/or adjacent property drainage shall be prohibited. Walls are prohibited on vacant lots.
Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Code of Ordinances: Supplement 31 Update 1).
Full Breakdown
Retaining walls fall under the same permit process as any other wall in Deltona: a permit is required before construction under Section 110-806(b), and the wall must meet Florida Building Code engineering and design requirements under Section 110-806(c)(1). Retaining walls must also observe the accessory structure setbacks set in Section 110-307(e), and the public works department reviews every wall for effects on onsite drainage and easements, any adverse drainage impact on the subject property or an adjacent one is prohibited outright. Retaining walls cannot be built on vacant, undeveloped lots under this section.
Violations & Fines
Public works can deny or condition a wall permit over drainage or easement conflicts, and code enforcement can order removal of a retaining wall built on a vacant lot or without required Florida Building Code engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions
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