Ocoee caps lot coverage at 35% in R-1A, 40% in R-1, 50% in R-2. Impervious surface coverage limited to 60% citywide. Stormwater detention required above threshold to meet SJRWMD standards.
Ocoee Land Development Code limits building footprint as percentage of lot area. Principal and accessory structure footprints combine toward maximum. Impervious coverage includes driveways, patios, and pool decks and triggers stormwater review above 60%. St. Johns River Water Management District permits required for projects disturbing over 1 acre or adding substantial impervious surface. Pervious pavers and rain gardens count partially.
Coverage exceedance: building permit denial, redesign required or variance sought. Post-construction violations require removal of excess surface.
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Amplified music audible beyond 100 feet from the property line is prohibited at any time in residential zones under Ocoee Code Chapter 110. Special event per...
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Commercial properties in Ocoee must contain noise within property boundaries between 10 PM and 7 AM. Loading docks, HVAC units, and delivery activity near re...
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Ocoee defines abandoned vehicles as inoperable, unregistered, or parked over 72 hours on public property. FL §715.05 authorizes tow after notice. Code enforc...
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Corner lots in Ocoee require a clear sight visibility triangle of 25 feet from the intersection. Fences, landscaping, and structures over 30 inches tall are ...
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Ocoee allows up to 4 backyard hens on single-family lots through its urban chicken program. No roosters permitted. Coops must be at least 25 feet from neighb...
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Ocoee cannot restrict dogs by breed. FL §767.14 preempts all breed-specific legislation statewide. Dangerous dog determinations are behavior-based under FL §...
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