In unincorporated Osceola County residential zoning districts, residential structures are limited to three (3) stories under the Land Development Code district development standards. Taller limits (four to five stories) apply in certain higher-density, commercial, and corridor districts. Cities set their own height rules.
Height limits are set by zoning district in LDC Article 3.2 (District Development Standards). The residential district tables list 'Building height for residential structures' at three stories across the standard residential districts, with some higher-density and mixed-use categories allowing four or five stories. Agricultural district residential structures are likewise generally limited to three stories. Building height is regulated together with setbacks and lot dimensions in the district tables, so the exact allowance depends on your parcel's specific zoning designation. Verify your district and any overlay before designing a multi-story addition.
Exceeding the district height limit is a zoning violation; permits will be denied and any over-height construction can face Code Enforcement action and required correction.
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