ZoneWise District Lookup
Overview
273 verified zoning districts across 17 Florida jurisdictions, all sourced directly from Municode ordinances. No assumptions or interpolations.
Quick Lookup
python
from scripts.lookup_district import lookup_district
result = lookup_district(
jurisdiction="melbourne",
district_code="R-1A"
)
# Returns: {'permitted_uses': [...], 'setbacks': {...}, 'density': {...}}
Jurisdiction Coverage
| Jurisdiction | Districts | Municode Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Brevard County (Unincorp) | 28 | ✅ |
| Melbourne | 24 | ✅ |
| Palm Bay | 22 | ✅ |
| Titusville | 18 | ✅ |
| Cocoa | 16 | ✅ |
| Rockledge | 14 | ✅ |
| Satellite Beach | 12 | ✅ |
| Indian Harbour Beach | 10 | ✅ |
| Melbourne Beach | 8 | ✅ |
| Indialantic | 8 | ✅ |
| Cape Canaveral | 12 | ✅ |
| Cocoa Beach | 14 | ✅ |
| West Melbourne | 16 | ✅ |
| Merritt Island (Unincorp) | 18 | ✅ |
| Mims (Unincorp) | 12 | ✅ |
| Palm Shores | 6 | ✅ |
| Grant-Valkaria | 15 | ✅ |
Total: 273 districts
Data Structure
Each district contains:
json
{
"jurisdiction": "melbourne",
"district_code": "R-1A",
"district_name": "Single-Family Residential",
"category": "residential",
"permitted_uses": {
"by_right": ["single-family dwelling", "home occupation (limited)"],
"conditional": ["accessory dwelling unit", "day care (family)"],
"prohibited": ["commercial", "industrial", "multi-family"]
},
"dimensional_standards": {
"min_lot_size_sf": 7500,
"min_lot_width_ft": 60,
"max_lot_coverage_pct": 40,
"max_building_height_ft": 35,
"setbacks": {
"front_ft": 25,
"side_ft": 7.5,
"rear_ft": 20,
"corner_side_ft": 15
}
},
"density": {
"max_units_per_acre": 4.5,
"far": null
},
"parking": {
"residential_spaces_per_unit": 2
},
"municode_url": "https://library.municode.com/fl/melbourne/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=..."
}
Workflow
1. Identify Jurisdiction
Use parcel address or coordinates to determine governing jurisdiction.
python
from scripts.identify_jurisdiction import get_jurisdiction
jurisdiction = get_jurisdiction(
address="123 Main St, Melbourne, FL 32901"
)
# Returns: "melbourne"
2. Get District Code
From BCPAO parcel data or user input.
3. Lookup District
python
district = lookup_district(jurisdiction, district_code)
4. Answer User Query
Map user question to relevant district attributes:
- •"What can I build?" →
permitted_uses.by_right - •"Setback requirements?" →
dimensional_standards.setbacks - •"Maximum height?" →
dimensional_standards.max_building_height_ft - •"Can I build an ADU?" → Check
permitted_uses.conditional
MCP Tool Integration
ZoneWise exposes these MCP tools:
| Tool | Description |
|---|---|
zonewise_lookup | Full district lookup |
zonewise_permitted_uses | Just permitted uses |
zonewise_setbacks | Just setback requirements |
zonewise_density | Density and FAR info |
zonewise_jurisdiction | Identify jurisdiction from address |
Error Handling
Unknown District
python
if not district:
return {
"error": "district_not_found",
"message": f"District '{district_code}' not found in {jurisdiction}",
"suggestion": "Verify district code with BCPAO or contact jurisdiction"
}
Unincorporated Areas
Properties in unincorporated Brevard County use county zoning, not municipal codes.
python
def is_unincorporated(address: str) -> bool:
"""Check if address is in unincorporated area."""
# Logic based on municipal boundaries
pass
Data Sources
All district data sourced from:
- •Municode - Primary source for ordinance text
- •BCPAO - Parcel zoning district assignments
- •Municipal websites - Supplementary documentation
Last verified: January 2026
Limitations
- •Data reflects current ordinances; pending amendments not included
- •Overlay districts may add additional requirements
- •Special exceptions require case-by-case research
- •PUD (Planned Unit Development) districts have custom rules per development agreement
See Also
- •
references/jurisdiction_mapping.md- Full jurisdiction boundary definitions - •
references/district_codes.md- Complete list of all 273 districts - •
references/municode_sources.md- Direct links to source ordinances