Deltona, FL Sidewalk & Pedestrian Rules: Obstruction Rules (2026)
Key Facts
- Prohibited without approval
- Camping, sleeping, obstructive parking
- Legal basis
- Incorporates F.S. § 125.0231 definition
- Governing section
- § 58-31(c)
- Exemption
- Lawfully parked, registered vehicles
Summary
Deltona bars camping, sleeping, or parking in city rights-of-way, and prohibits any use that would tend to obstruct traffic on streets, sidewalks, or public appendages without prior city approval.
Unless specifically designed for such purpose, the prohibition set out in subsection (a) of this section shall also include camping, sleeping, parking (except for emergency reasons), and any other use that would tend to obstruct traffic along the city rights-of-way, including appendages, and to any other public lands under the authority of the city commission, without prior written approval by the city.(1)For purposes of this section, "camping, sleeping" shall include "Public camping or sleeping" as defined in F.S. § 125.0231:a.Lodging or residing overnight in a temporary outdoor habitation used as a dwelling or living space and evidenced by the erection of a tent or other temporary shelter, the presence of bedding or pillows, or the storage of personal belonging; orb.Lodging or residing overnight in an outdoor space without a tent or other temporary shelter.c.The term does not include: (1) lodging or residing overnight in a motor vehicle that is registered, insured, and located in a place where it may lawfully be; or (2) camping for recreational purposes on property designated by the county or a municipality for such purposes.(d)Reserved. (Ord. No. 96-21, § I(94-1), 3-4-1996; Ord. No. 31-2006, § 3, 1-8-2007; Ord. No. 15-2025, § 2(Exh. A), 3-18-25)
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
Sec. 58-31(c) prohibits camping, sleeping, and parking (except for emergencies) in any Deltona right-of-way or public land under the city commission's authority, along with any other use that would tend to obstruct traffic, unless the city grants prior written approval. The section folds in Florida's statutory definition of public camping or sleeping under F.S. § 125.0231, overnight lodging in a tent, temporary shelter, or in the open air, while exempting lawfully registered, parked vehicles and county- or city-designated recreational camping areas. The rule reaches blocked sidewalks and travel lanes as much as unauthorized camping.
Violations & Fines
Camping, sleeping, or otherwise obstructing traffic in a city right-of-way without prior written city approval is a code violation; unauthorized recreational use is likewise barred.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it illegal to camp on a sidewalk or right-of-way in Deltona?
What counts as obstructing a Deltona right-of-way?
Sources & Official References
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