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Active Zone · Brevard County · Brevard County, FL

BU-1 General retail commercial
Brevard County, Florida

General retail shopping, offices and personal services for the community.

Brevard County, Florida
Brevard County · county
Section 62-1482
Updated: 2026-04-08 0 Parcels

Jurisdiction Context

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This zone is currently grouped under Brevard County inside Brevard County. In counties with city-level zoning authorities, standards can vary across jurisdictions even when zone labels look similar.

Last jurisdiction scrape: Apr 8, 2026 · AIParser · official_html
Max Height
60
Feet · ~5 stories
Max FAR
Varies
Floor Area Ratio
Min. Lot Size
Varies
sq ft
Max Lot Coverage
N/A
of gross lot area
Impervious surface cap

Comparative Market Context

Height Profile

The 60-foot height allowance is 10 ft taller than the Brevard County average across all p5_zones (50 ft), supporting land uses that benefit from vertical massing, including hotel flags, medical office towers, and mixed-use development.

County Portfolio Position

There are 9 total zoning designations in Brevard County, of which 3 are commercial. BU-1 is among the most flexible for commercial uses. This zone accounts for approximately 0% of all commercially zoned parcels in the county.

Development Standards

RequirementStandardNotes / ConditionsCode Ref.
Front Setback
From ROW
 0 ft
Rear Setback
Interior lot
 0 ft
Building Height
Max by-right
 60 ft

Permitted Uses

The BU-1 zone's permitted use schedule for Brevard County, FL is currently being verified from source documents.

By-Right — no special permit needed Conditional (CUP / BZA required) Prohibited in this zone

No byright uses recorded for this zone yet.

No conditional uses recorded for this zone yet.

No prohibited uses recorded for this zone yet.

Zoning Map — BU-1 in Brevard County

ℹ️ BU-1 Corridors in Brevard County

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BU-1 Brevard County
sq ft
Max Buildable GFA
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Enter lot size above
Max Footprint
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Coverage limit
Est. Stories
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@ 12 ft/floor
Bonus FAR GFA
—
With incentives
Est. Parking Req.
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@ 4/1K sf retail

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Entitlement Process — Brevard County

01
Pre-Application Meeting (PAM)
Free consultation with Brevard County Development Review Division. Bring a conceptual site plan. Typically 2–4 week wait. Identify overlay districts, activity center requirements, and environmental constraints early.
2–4 weeks
02
DRC / Site Plan Submission
Submit to Development Review Committee. Requires engineered site plan, landscape plan, stormwater analysis (per local SJRWMD/TCEQ/CDOT requirements), and traffic study if >100 PM peak-hour trips.
30–90 days
03
Building Permit
Submit to Brevard County Building Division. Fire, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical sub-permits included. Expedited commercial review available in most Florida, Texas, and Arizona p5_counties.
4–12 weeks
04
Certificate of Occupancy
Final inspections: Building, Fire Marshal, Health (food service), Zoning. Business Tax Receipt or Business License required from local authority prior to opening.
Final Step

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BU-1 zoning in Brevard County, FL?
General retail shopping, offices and personal services for the community.
What is the maximum building height for BU-1 in Brevard County?
The maximum building height in BU-1 zoning in Brevard County is 60 feet by right.
Can you build a drive-thru in BU-1 zoning in Brevard County?
Drive-thru permissibility depends on the specific use type. Verify with Brevard County Planning & Zoning.
What is the minimum lot size for BU-1 zoning in Brevard County?
Minimum lot size varies. Consult the Brevard County Land Development Code.
⚠ This information is sourced from publicly available zoning codes and is for informational reference only. Always verify current regulations directly with Brevard County Planning & Zoning before making investment or development decisions. Last verified: 2026-04-08.