Small city... Big possibilities.

Located along the Halifax River and only minutes from the Atlantic Ocean’s renowned beaches, South Daytona is a welcoming community where residents and businesses thrive.

Beautiful neighborhoods, strong schools, inviting parks, and convenient shopping and dining, all supported by a responsive city government, make South Daytona a great place to call home.

We love our small town, and we’re always happy to help.

Call 386-322-3014 if you have questions or need assistance.

The Community Development Department provides guidance and support to residents, businesses and developers to manage existing and future development and redevelopment by encouraging investment and economic growth for the City of South Daytona. The department provides management and support services to the City Planning Appeals Board, Community Redevelopment Agency and City Council and works to works to improve community livability and quality of life by encouraging responsible development that incorporates quality urban design while protecting natural resources.

The department is responsible for drafting and maintaining the Comprehensive Plan and Land Development Regulations, Reviewing Development Plans and Issuing Development Orders and reviewing, processing, and monitoring all other Development related applications.  In addition, the department is responsible for receiving building permit applications, assuring contractors are properly licensed and insured, reviewing plans for compliance with the Florida Building Code, routing applications to various departments for review, issuing permits, performing inspections and maintaining records.  Reviews and approvals are governed by the City's adopted Comprehensive Plan, Land Development Code, Future Land Use and Zoning Maps and State Law and Regulations.  If you have any questions, please contact the Community Development Department at 386-322-3022.

Resources

2035 Comprehensive Plan

Zoning and Future Land Use Map - Interactive GIS Map

Code of Ordinances (Municode.com)

Land Development Code (Municode.com)

Flood Map Viewer - contains parcels, streets, and municipal boundaries with FEMA DFIRM data. (Volusia County)

Business Tax Receipts (Formerly known as Business Licenses)

To pay your Business Tax Receipt online by registering you will need your Account ID and Owner Name, to pay by guest you will need just your Account ID.

You can also call 1-833-510-8150 to pay your bill with our automated toll-free number 24 hours a day. Pay by credit card, or debit card. Have your account number and reference number ready when you call.

Click here to pay your Business Tax Receipt

** There will be a 3.9% surcharge fee for all Debit/Credit card payments**

The finance Department is responsible for coordinating the financial operation of the city and is responsible for:

• Accounting
• Account payable
• Accounts receivable
• Budgeting
• Cash management
• Customer service
• Investments
• Payroll
• Utility Billing

Mission Statement

“The mission of the South Daytona Fire Department is the preservation of life and property by providing quality emergency services, fire suppression and disaster preparedness as well as educating the public in fire prevention and safety and to do so in a professional manner, dedicated to the citizens we serve.”

Department
South Daytona prides itself in providing the high quality fire and rescue services. The department is staffed with career fire professionals. Service is provided to more than 12,000 residents, covering an area of just over 3.2 square miles.

The fire department furnishes fire suppression and emergency medical services to its citizens and to a portion of the unincorporated county area along its borders. The department also assists and receives assistance from area fire departments through automatic and mutual aid agreements. Our department consists of one fire/rescue station, 13 full-time professional firefighters and advanced life support/paramedic emergency medical service.

Staff
Fire suppression and Advanced Life Support (ALS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS) are delivered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week by a team of 13 career firefighters. The crews work a 24-on, 48-off schedule.

Training
Continuing training is provided utilizing traditional and alternative delivery methods. The department routinely trains with neighboring departments to ensure the highest level of knowledge and consistency is maintained.

Apparatus
The South Daytona Fire Department operates 2 class A fire pumpers (one of which is a reserve), a battalion vehicle and an inspector’s vehicle. The fire department currently maintains a Class 2 Insurance Services Office (ISO) rating. Our front run engine is equipped with a full set of ALS equipment to respond to the emergency medical needs of the community.

Inspections & Code Information
In an effort to safeguard the lives of our residents and visitors, the city has adopted the most stringent and progressive fire and life safety codes available. Fire inspections are completed on an annual basis and the fire department reviews all plans for new construction.

The City of South Daytona is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug Free Work Place

Veteran's Preference Afforded

Applications will not be accepted unless a job announcement is posted.

Click here for Current Job Posting

For more details please contact Trudy O'Dell at 386-322-3069 or trudy.odell@southdaytona.org.

Welcome to the City of South Daytona Parks and Recreation Department. Parks and recreation activities play a vital role in a community by increasing residential and commercial property values, promoting active lifestyles that improve health, creating gathering spaces that bring members of the community together and protecting our natural environment for future generations.

Whether you are visiting our beautiful city or are one of our residents we hope you take an hour of your day and visit one of our 9 parks and enjoy the mental and physical benefits while enjoying the natural environment around you. Again, welcome to our beautiful city. We hope you enjoy your time with us.

Click Here to Register for Programs

Parks & Facilities

For more information about the following parks and facilities, please click on each link below. 

• Blaine O'Neal Park, 908 Big Tree Road, South Daytona 
• Central Park, 1991 Magnolia Avenue, South Daytona
• The Courts at Riverfront, 1940 South Palmetto Avenue, South Daytona
• James Park, 1700 James Street, South Daytona
• Magnolia Park, 1987 Magnolia Avenue, South Daytona
• Melodie Park, 2200 Oriole Lane, South Daytona
• Ned Wagner Park, 2801 Oak Lea Drive, South Daytona
• Park of Honor, 755 Olive Street, South Daytona
• Piggotte Community Center, 504 Big Tree Road, South Daytona
• Reed Canal Park, 919 Reed Canal Road, South Daytona 
• Reed Canal Lakeside, 2871 S. Nova Road, South Daytona
• Riverfront Park, 1933 South Palmetto Avenue, South Daytona
• Youth Activity Center, 1700 James Street, South Daytona

James Park, Reed Canal Park, and Riverfront Park each have pavilions available for rental. The cost is $60 (50% discount for residents) for three hours of use and is limited to 25 guests. Please contact the Parks and Recreation office to reserve a pavilion for your next gathering. 

Park Pavilion Rental Form

The Piggotte Community Center and the Youth Activity Center are available for rental for events. Please contact the Parks and Recreation office for more information. 

• Streets and Stormwater
  The Streets and Stormwater Division maintains roadways, sidewalks, signage, street sweeping, right of way mowing and tree trimming, herbicide application, clearing catch basins, and maintaining ponds.

We have set up a new webpage to show our great progress for our Stormwater Activities.  This can be accessed on our main website www.southdaytona.org by clicking  Stormwater System Improvements Update.  

• Utilities
  The Utilities Division centers around providing water to the City’s residents and ensuring sewage gets to the treatment plant.  Responsibilities include maintaining water meters, verifying water quality, maintaining supply lines, maintaining sewage pipes and lift stations, and maintaining fire hydrants in conjunction with the fire department.
  

• Fleet Maintenance
  The Fleet Division maintains the City’s equipment.  This includes Police and Fire Vehicles, mowers, street sweepers, vacuum trucks, backhoes, handheld machinery, stormwater pumps, and emergency response equipment.  This division also assists in maintaining the City’s buildings. 

If there any questions as to whether or not a permit is required, always check in advance.

Always use licensed contractors for all proposed work on your property.

Click here for the Building Permit and Inspection Utilization Report

Effective July 1, 2023 - pursuant to the Live Local Act (SB 102): If an applicant believes it is entitled to expedited processing of an application for a building permit or development order, the applicant shall advise the City upon submission of the application of the statutory basis entitling it to expedited processing.  The City shall give applications for building permits or development orders that are entitled to expedited processing first priority and applicants may expect that such applications will be reviewed and processed quicker than other applications.

Duties:

-Provide plan review and required inspections for all permitted construction projects.

-Checks licensing and registrations for all permit applications, utilizing the Volusia County Licensing Program through an interlocal agreement.

Always Check Before Building:

Start with a zoning (Community Development) to see if what you want to do is feasible and/or allowed.

Surveys:

If you are planning a new or an addition project, signed and sealed surveys are required to be submitted (3-Commercial 2- Residential). If the property is located in a FEMA designated special flood hazard area, two copies of completed, signed and sealed elevation certificates are required to be provided as part of the submittal package.

Submittal Documents:

New structures and additions require plans and documents including but not limited to:

- Completed permit application

- Occupancy classification, occupant load, type of construction, level of alteration (If applicable)

- Elevation views for all sides

- Footing or monolithic slab details

- Roof truss layout and engineering

- Typical wall section demonstrating a continuous load path

- Buck details and weather proofing of the openings

- Energy Calculations

- Completed product approval sheet for all exterior components and cladding

- Volusia County impact fee statement

Applications and Documents should be in separate PDF Files

Please Email Permit Applications to:
permits@southdaytona.org

Once notified that permits are ready to be issued, it will be your responsibility to make payment and notify the Building Department once payment has been made.  We will then email you the permit and stamped documents, which you will be required to print and have on site prior to your first inspection.

Utility Billing

The mission of the Utility Billing Department is to ensure efficiency in all billing and collection of utility charges. Utility Billing is committed to excellence and will strive to provide courteous relations to all residents by responding to their needs in a timely, professional, and respectful manner.

The Utility Billing Department is responsible for mailing residents’ monthly statements for water, sewer, garbage, and stormwater services. Sewer charges are billed in equivalent to water consumption.

In accordance with City Ordinance, Sec. 20-70:

• Utility Bills are due 20 days after the bill date.
•  Any unpaid balance after the due date is subject to a 10% late fee.
•  Any unpaid balance remaining may be subject to cut off and a $75 delinquency fee, if not paid by the date stated on the bill for shut off.
• Once services have been cut off, all charges (current and past due) and fee must be brought to a zero balance.

Current Water Rates

 Still have questions?  Please contact Customer Service at (386) 322-3002 or email service@southdaytona.org and we will be happy to serve you!

Opening a new service

If you have further questions, please call Customer Service at (386) 322-3002. 

• Each utility account opened within the City of South Daytona requires an advanced security deposit that will remain with the City until the customer finals the account.  A 5/8” water meter deposit is $225.
• All service requests and/or account changes must be requested in writing. You may visit the office or email us at service@southdaytona.org
• The City’s utility billing dates are divided into three billing cycles. These cycles are based entirely upon the property location where you receive service. Your billing and due dates will remain the same from month to month, varying slightly due to holidays, weekends, and the number of days in a month.
• Residents can elect to receive due-date reminders and shut-off reminders electronically. Please call Customer Service at (386) 322-3002 to enroll and update your contact information as needed to ensure successful receipt of notices. You will receive the alerts from 844-309-7105. We recommend you save this number in your cell phone.(Verify availability)
• Water consumption is billed per exact usage.
• You may notice our meter readers in your neighborhood carrying a device with a long “wand”. With this device, they can electronically read your meter without manually recording the reading. (Remove, no longer correct ?)
• Failure to receive your bill does not waive past due penalties. Bills are mailed monthly unless you are enrolled in the paperless option and elected not to receive a bill. Problems with receipt of mail should be reported to the Post Office. Please call our office anytime you have a question about your bill or fail to receive one by the appropriate date. If you fail to receive a bill, please call Customer Service at (386) 322-3002.
• Water consumption varies by occupants of each address. Some residents may consume more water than others based on their lifestyles. The average consumer uses two (2) to three (3) thousand gallons of water per person, each month. Example- if you have 3 occupants in your home, you should expect to use 6-9 thousand gallons of water each month. Questions regarding rates and consumption can be answered by calling Customer Service (386)-322-3002.

Ways to Pay

In the Office:

1672 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona

• • Cash
  • Check, Cashiers Check or Money Order
  • Card (a 3.95% fee applies with all credit card types)

Drop Box:

Northside of City Hall (1672 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona)

• Check, Cashiers Check or Money Order

Include all account information

Drive Thru:

Northside of City Hall (1672 S. Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona) during regular business hours 

Please bring your bill and stay until your account is verified.

By Mail:

PO Box 214960, South Daytona, Florida 32121-4960

Please allow 7-10 days for the mail to arrive at City Hall

Participating Retailers:

• 7/11
• Family Dollar
• CVS

Must have your bill and coupon. Fee may apply.

Automated Phone:

Call 833-510-8522 (available 24/7)

Must have account number and customer number. 

• Check
• Card (a 3.95% fee applies with all credit card types)

Online Portal (link)

Create an account or pay as a guest.  

Annual Financial Reports and Budgets

Building Permit and Inspection Utilization Report

Business Impact Estimate Form

Clean Water

CRS (Community Rating System) Program 

Election Information

Non-City Utility Providers

Water Quality Report