Small projects such as air conditioning and hot water tank change-outs/replacements, electrical service upgrades, modifications and repairs, burglar alarm installations, storage sheds, etc., do not require a Certificate of Occupancy.
For Zoning approval in Broward Municipal Services District (Unincorporated Broward County), driveways for Single Family residences must be constructed at a minimum of 18' x 18' or 9' x 36' in size, duplex driveways must have a minimum of four (4) spaces 9' x 18' each.
Florida's Baseline Minimum Setbacks: The most common minimum setback requirement in Florida is 25 feet from the property line for most structures.
The ground immediately adjacent to the foundation shall be sloped away from the building at a slope of not less than one unit vertical in 20 units horizontal (5-percent slope) for a minimum distance of 10 feet (3048 mm) measured perpendicular to the face of the wall.
The first step to adding a driveway to your property legally is to determine whether you need a permit to proceed with the construction. Then you must familiarize yourself with the local regulations on driveway construction, which cover aspects like the size, materials used, and distance from the property line.