Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I park a boat or a trailer in my driveway?

2. Can I keep my vehicle on my property if it does not have a license tag or if it does not run?

3. Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?

4. Are Snipe signs/bandit signs allowed in Jacksonville Beach?

5. How tall can my grass be before it would be a violation?

6. Can my neighbor store piles of junk, boxes and totes outside?

7. Are garbage cans allowed to be left at the curbside all week?

8. How many people can live in a rental house?

9. Can you raise chickens in Jacksonville Beach?

10. Can I replace my fence without a permit?

11. Can I have a Portable Storage Container (POD) on my property? 

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

1.   Can I park a boat or a trailer in my driveway?
Only boats less than 20 feet can be parked in a driveway.  Hauling trailers, travel trailers, RV campers, commercial vehicles and boat’s over 20 feet must be stored behind the front yard setback. [Section 34-402]

2.   Can I keep my vehicle on my property if it does not have a license tag or if it does not run?
No, all vehicles must have a current tag, good tires and must be operable. Untagged, non operable vehicles can only be stored in an enclosed building. [Chapter 14, Article II, Junked, Abandoned Vehicles]

3.   Do I need a permit to cut down a tree?
Yes!  It is a no charge permit and an inspector needs to verify that the tree is diseased, dead or dying tree. The only trees not needing a permit is s a palm or pine tree. [Section 34-424]

4.   Are Snipe signs/bandit signs allowed in Jacksonville Beach?
No, they are prohibited in Jacksonville Beach. [Section 34-452]

5. How tall can my grass be before it would be a violation?
Grasses, weeds and other untended growth can not be in excess of 10 inches. [Section 19-2]

6. Can my neighbor store piles of junk, boxes and totes outside?
No, trash, debris, junk such as furniture, appliances, paper, plastics, building materials, glass, cans, or any other material that could be considered a nuisance may not accumulate on property. [Section 19-2]

7. Are garbage cans allowed to be left at the curbside all week?
No, garbage cans are to be placed at curb before 7:00 am on scheduled collection days or the night before and must be removed after scheduled collection.

8. How many people can live in a rental house?
Any number of individuals relating by blood, marriage or legal adoption and no more then 4 unrelated person can live together as a single household unit. [Section 34-41(family)]

9. Can you raise chickens in Jacksonville Beach?
No, only domesticated animals such as cats, dogs, hamsters and birds can be kept for personal use or enjoyment.  Poultry, hoofed animals of any type, predatory animals or any animal which is normally raised to provide food for people shall not be considered as household pet. [Section 34-41 (pets)]

10. Can I replace my fence without a permit?
No, a permit is required to replace a fence.  You will also need a copy of your property survey indicating where the fence is going.

11. Can I have a Portable Storage Container (POD) on my property?
A POD is allowed if there is an active building permit.