Orange County zoning setbacks vary by district. Typical R-1 residential: 25 foot front, 7.5 foot side, 20 foot rear. R-2 and R-3 have smaller requirements. Accessory structures have separate reduced setbacks. Lakefront setbacks measured from ordinary high water line.
Orange County Code Chapter 38 (Zoning) establishes setbacks by district. R-1 Residential: 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side (interior), 25 ft side (street), 20 ft rear. R-1A: 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 15 ft rear. R-2 (two-family): 25 ft front, 7.5 ft side, 20 ft rear. Accessory structures: 5 ft side/rear in most residential zones. Lakefront properties on Lake Apopka, Lake Conway, Lake Butler, Lake Harris require 25 ft setback from ordinary high water line. HOAs and CDDs frequently impose stricter setbacks.
Encroachment into setback: stop-work order, structure may require removal or variance. Fines 250-500 dollars per day until corrected.
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