Showing ordinances that apply to South Patrick Shores, FL
South Patrick Shores is an unincorporated community (population 6,496) in Brevard County, Florida. Because South Patrick Shores is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Brevard County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The panel permits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Brevard County requires building and electrical permits for solar PV installations per Florida Building Code. Online permitting available. Florida's hurricane wind load requirements apply (140+ mph design). FL §163.04 preempts HOA solar bans.
Brevard County Building Department (321-633-2070) requires a building permit for solar photovoltaic systems. Applications submitted via eBuild online portal. Plans must show panel layout, mounting details, structural attachment, and electrical single-line diagram. Florida Building Code requires 140 mph design wind speed for most of the county, with 150 mph for coastal barrier island areas (Merritt Island, Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach). Attachment hardware must be rated for uplift. Fire setbacks per FL Fire Prevention Code: 3 feet from ridge, 18 inches from hips/valleys on residential. Florida Power & Light (FPL) net metering interconnection required. Solar access protected under FL §163.04 against HOA restrictions. Ground-mounted systems require additional setback review.
Unpermitted installation: stop-work order, double permit fees, potential removal. Fines $250 per day per FL §162.09. Failure to obtain FPL interconnection: system disconnected at utility meter.
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