Before You Build in Ormond Beach, FL: Permit & Rule Checklist (2026)

Ormond Beach regulates fences under LDC Section 2-50(n). Front yard fences are limited to 3 feet if solid, but may be up to 6 feet if less than 50% opaque. Side and rear yard fences are limited to 6 feet. Chain link is prohibited in front and side corner yards in single-family zones.

Ormond Beach requires the finished side of all fences to face the adjacent lot. Florida's spite fence statute (FL §823.11) prohibits malicious fences. No shared-cost law exists in Florida. Property line disputes are civil matters between neighbors.

Ormond Beach requires permits for fence installation per LDC Section 2-50(n). Fences may be located within certain easements at the property owner's risk (owner is responsible for replacement if removal is required). Permits are processed through the Building Division at (386) 676-3233.

Ormond Beach follows Florida's strict pool barrier law (FL §515). Pool barriers must be at least 48 inches tall. Fences used as pool barriers must meet Florida Building Code Section 4501.17. Gates must be self-closing and self-latching.

Florida's Residential Swimming Pool Safety Act (FL §515) applies in Ormond Beach. At least one additional safety feature beyond the barrier is required. Anti-entrapment drain covers are mandatory. Pools in flood hazard areas must comply with additional FBC requirements.

Above-ground pools in Ormond Beach require building permits and must meet the same Florida Building Code barrier requirements as in-ground pools. Pools in flood hazard areas are subject to additional FEMA and Florida Building Code requirements including elevation and structural standards.

Ormond Beach regulates ADUs under LDC Section 2-50. For principal structures under 3,266 sq ft, ADUs may have up to 800 sq ft footprint and 1,600 sq ft total, and must include a first-floor garage. Florida Statute 163.31771 encourages ADU development for affordable housing.

Garage conversions in Ormond Beach require building permits and must comply with Florida Building Code. ADU conversions must meet the Section 2-50 size standards. Required parking spaces must be maintained. The Building Division reviews all conversion applications.

Ormond Beach requires every single-family residence to have either a garage or a carport, and Land Development Code Section 2-50 treats carports as accessory structures. Carport setbacks match the principal-building setbacks for the underlying zoning district, carports are prohibited in the front yard or side corner setback, and a carport cannot be converted to living space without replacing it.

Accessory structures in Ormond Beach are regulated under LDC Section 2-50. Sheds must comply with setback requirements and Florida Building Code. Building permits are required. Structures must be subordinate to the principal use and meet wind load requirements.

Ormond Beach has local amendments to the Florida Fire Prevention Code including Sec. 3-4.10 addressing open burning. The city's local amendments supplement and may be more stringent than the state fire prevention code. Florida Forest Service authorization may be required for land-clearing burns.

Residential fire pits in Ormond Beach are subject to the city's local fire prevention code amendments. Fire pits must be placed at a safe distance from structures and attended at all times. Beach bonfires are available through Volusia County's designated fire pit ring reservation system.

Ormond Beach follows St. Johns River Water Management District watering restrictions. Irrigation is limited to designated days based on address. Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 4 PM. Florida-Friendly Landscaping is encouraged under FL §373.185.

Ormond Beach requires inspection and a tree removal permit for all proposed tree removals. Protected trees include hardwoods and palms over 6 inches diameter and pines over 10 inches. Permits are issued by the Neighborhood Improvement Division at (386) 676-3352.

Ormond Beach protects trees through its Land Development Code. Protected trees include all hardwood trees and palms over 6 inches diameter and pines over 10 inches diameter (measured at 4.5 feet DBH). The city recognizes the environmental, economic, and aesthetic importance of its urban tree canopy.