Lake or pond.

Jacksonville Ordinance Code § 656.904

in effect

Sec. 656.904. - Lake or pond. A manmade lake or pond, if not already a permitted use in a specific zoning district or covered by the exclusions of Section 656.902, shall be a permissible use by exception in all zoning districts. The following requirements shall apply to excavations for a lake or pond: (a) The excavation shall not have a surface area, as measured on the horizontal plane bounded by the uppermost rim, exceeding 25 percent of the land area of the lands under common ownership of which it is a part; (b) The excavation shall not exceed a depth of 15 feet; (c) The excavation shall be sloped at not greater than 15 degrees (1:4 slope); and (d) The excavation shall be subject to the prior review and approval of the Public Works Department, which may require the approval of other interested agencies. (Ord. 91-59-148, § 1; Ord. 94-906-653, § 1)

Source: City of Jacksonville, Ordinance Code and Charter and Related Laws (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/fl/jacksonville/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TITXVIILAUS_CH656ZOCO_PT9EXLABOPI_S656.904LAPOFetched: 10/27/2026