Zoning Compliance
Bryan Jiles
Zoning Compliance Coordinator
bjiles@co.volusia.fl.us
(386) 736-5925 (West Volusia)
(386) 257-6000, ext. 5925 (Daytona Beach)
(386) 423-3300, ext. 5925 (New Smyrna Beach)The primary function of Zoning Compliance is to identify and correct violations of the Volusia County Zoning Ordinance and other similar regulations, such as those dealing with lot maintenance and junk vehicles. Our staff operates primarily on a reactive basis. That means we concentrate on responding to citizen complaints, rather than randomly searching for violations. As our name implies, compliance is our goal, and in the vast majority of cases, we are able to work cordially with violators to attain this. Zoning Compliance officers do have the means for enforcement actions, and if necessary violations will be prosecuted before the County Code Enforcement Board.
Another of the office's functions is to maintain an inventory of all permitted signs in the County and to invoice and collect sign permit renewal fees. Zoning Compliance also is responsible for final inspections of commercial construction and certain other categories of construction that require verification that zoning requirements have been achieved.
Common code violations
Zoning compliance: Boats and RV's parked in front yards, junk vehicles, lot maintenance, and tractor/trailers parking in residential areas
Sea turtle protection: During the period of May 1 through Oct. 31 of each year no artificial lighting may illuminate or be visible from the beach.
Other code violations reported
Lawn and lot maintenance: Nuisance weeds and grass shall not be permitted if the greater portion of such growth on a developed lot exceeds twelve inches.
Parking and storage of boats and recreational vehicles: In residential areas, boats, trailers, or recreational vehicles may not be stored in front yards. If they are stored in side or rear yards, they must be at least five feet from the side or rear property lines.
Tractor trailers and trucks: Truck tractors, semi-trailers, commercial buses, cutaway vans, chassis-cab trucks, or any other trucks with a gross vehicle weight greater than 10,500 pounds, shall not be parked in residential zoned areas except for legitimate temporary loading or unloading.
Abandoned vehicles: Any vehicle that is inoperative or lacks a current license plate shall be considered abandoned and may only be stored in a completely enclosed garage.
Vehicle parking: In residential areas, motor vehicles may not be parked anywhere in the front yard except on driveways.
Waste materials and trash: Rubbish, trash, garbage or other waste materials must be properly disposed of and not stored on the property.
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