City of Jacksonville - Downtown Rooftop Regulations

June 02, 2020

Summary

Solar collectors may extend up to seven feet above the maximum height limit with unlimited roof coverage. Solar collectors may extend up to 15 feet above the maximum height limit, as long as the coverage does not exceed 20 percent of the roof area, or 25 percent if the total includes stair or elevator penthouses or screened mechanical equipment.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Local
Category: Regulatory Policy
State: Florida
Incentive Type: Solar/Wind Access Policy
Web Site: https://www.municode.com/library/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=ZOSE_CH656ZOCO_PT3SCDIRE_SPHDOOVZODODIRE_S656.361.15RO
Administrator: Planning and Development Department
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Solar Water Heat
  • Solar Space Heat
  • Solar Thermal Electric
  • Solar Thermal Process Heat
  • Solar Photovoltaics
  • Solar Pool Heating

Authorities

Name: Code of Ordinances Sec. 656.361.15. - Rooftops.

Contact

Name: Tom Goldsbury
Organization: The Building Inspection Division
Address:
Phone: (904) 255-8799
Email: TomG@coj.net

This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.