Ocoee residential districts cap principal structures at 35 ft in R-1A/R-1, 40 ft in R-2. Accessory structures limited to 15 ft. Height measured from finished grade to roof midpoint. Variances available through Planning Commission.
Ocoee Land Development Code establishes maximum building heights by zoning district. R-1A and R-1: 35 feet, 2.5 stories. R-2: 40 feet. C-1 commercial: 35 ft. C-2 general commercial: 45 ft. PUD heights set through development agreement. Chimneys, antennas, and church steeples typically exempt. Building Division measures height during plan review. Lake Apopka shoreline area has scenic height protections.
Height violation: redesign or demolition of excess height, variance application required with hardship demonstration.
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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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