Vacant lots in Duval/Jacksonville must be mowed (grass under 12 inches), free of debris and illegal dumping, and secured against trespass per Ord. Code Chapter 518.
Owners of vacant parcels are held to the same Chapter 518 maintenance standards as occupied lots. If an owner fails to comply after a 10-day notice, the city can enter and mow or clear the lot and assess a lien including administrative fees. Chronic non-compliance is heard by the Municipal Code Enforcement Board.
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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