Showing ordinances that apply to DeLand Southwest, FL
DeLand Southwest is an unincorporated community (population 1,056) in Volusia County, Florida. Because DeLand Southwest is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Volusia County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The hoa restrictions rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Florida's solar access law F.S. §163.04 strongly protects solar rights. HOAs cannot prohibit solar panel installations on members' properties. HOAs may only determine specific roof location if it doesn't reduce performance more than 10%. Applies across Volusia HOAs.
F.S. §163.04 is one of the nation's strongest solar access laws. It provides: (1) no deed restriction, covenant, or homeowner's association rule may prohibit the installation of solar energy devices; (2) HOAs may determine the specific roof location, but only if the alternate location does not impair the system's performance by more than 10% from the homeowner's preferred location; (3) the statute applies to all HOAs including condo associations, mandatory HOAs, and deed-restricted communities. This applies to all Volusia County HOAs including large master-planned communities (LPGA International, Victoria Park, Spruce Creek Fly-In, Venetian Bay). HOAs may still impose reasonable aesthetic conditions like requiring black-on-black panels, black frames, or conduit painted to match, but cannot use aesthetics to effectively block installation. Ground-mounted systems may face more HOA scrutiny than roof-mounted. Approval timelines vary by CC&Rs but must be 'reasonable' under Florida case law. Battery storage falls under similar protection as part of the PV 'system'.
HOA denial or prohibition of solar: homeowner may sue for injunction plus attorney fees under F.S. §163.04(5). Unreasonable HOA-imposed delays: declaratory relief available. HOA fines for unapproved installation: typically $50-$200 per violation but likely unenforceable if installation complies with F.S. §163.04.
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