Orange County lot coverage limits vary by zoning district. R-1 typically 40 percent maximum building coverage, 60-65 percent total impervious. Floor area ratio (FAR) and open space requirements also apply. Stricter limits apply in wetland and conservation overlays.
Orange County Code Chapter 38 sets maximum building coverage: R-1 40 percent, R-1A 45 percent, R-2 50 percent, R-3 50 percent. Total impervious surface (buildings plus driveways plus patios) typically capped at 60-65 percent. Conservation overlay districts reduce allowable coverage. Wetland protection per Chapter 15 limits development. Stormwater retention required when coverage exceeds threshold under SJRWMD rules. HOAs and CDDs commonly set stricter coverage caps.
Over-coverage: variance required or partial demolition. 500 dollar per day fine. Stormwater violations: separate SJRWMD penalties up to 10,000 dollars.
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