Deltona, FL Solar Energy: Panel Permits (2026)
Key Facts
- Height exception
- +20 feet above cap
- Governing section
- § 110-805
- Variance needed beyond 20 ft
- Yes
- Building permit
- Still required
Summary
Deltona's zoning code treats rooftop solar panels as an exempt roof accessory, letting them extend up to 20 feet above the zoning district's maximum building height without a variance.
Spires, belfries, cupolas, clerestory windows, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, solar panels, windmills, chimneys, penthouses or other similar accessory structures customarily required to extend above the roof level, may extend for an additional 20 feet above the maximum building height prescribed for the classification in which they are located. Antennas are permitted in accordance with chapter 82, Code of Ordinances.
(Ord. No. 19-2011, § 1(Exh. A), 11-7-2011)
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
Section 110-805 of the zoning code lists solar panels alongside spires, antennas, water tanks, ventilators, windmills, and chimneys as roof-mounted accessory structures exempt from the district's maximum building height, allowing them to extend an additional 20 feet above the limit set for the classification. That means a homeowner in a 35-foot-height district can mount solar panels without seeking a height variance, provided the panels remain an accessory feature on an already-conforming roof. A standard building permit is still required for the electrical and structural work; the city's building division reviews the installation against the Florida Building Code.
Violations & Fines
Solar arrays or their mounting structures that exceed 20 feet above the district's maximum building height require a variance from the city before installation.
Frequently Asked Questions
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