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Interpretation #8531

Original Request

  • Requested By: Eric Wadsworth, Principal at Nequette Architecture and Design
  • Requester E-Mail: eric@nequette.com
  • Code Version: 2021
  • Code: RESIDENT
  • Code Description:
  • Chapter:
  • Section: R102.2 Scope
  • Topic: Multiple dwellings on a lot

  • Question: Does the Florida Residential Code include, within its scope, the construction of more than two Dwellings (defined as either one- or two-family detached buildings) on the same lot?

Answer:

Yes, to the question asked

Commentary:

See Florida Statute 553.73(13). "The Florida Building Code does not apply to, and no code enforcement action shall be brought with respect to, zoning requirements, land use requirements, and owner specifications or programmatic requirements which do not pertain to and govern the design, construction, erection, alteration, modification, repair, or demolition of public or private buildings, structures, or facilities or to programmatic requirements that do not pertain to enforcement of the Florida Building Code." If allowed by local zoning ordinances, you may build multiple one and two family dwellings on one lot.