Showing ordinances that apply to South Apopka, FL
South Apopka is an unincorporated community (population 6,803) in Orange County, Florida. Because South Apopka is not an incorporated city, it does not have its own municipal code. Instead, Orange County ordinances apply directly to properties here. The structure height limits rules below are the ones that govern your area.
Orange County residential height limits typically 35 feet in R-1, R-1A, R-2 districts. Accessory structures limited to 15-20 feet. Height measured from grade to mean roof height. MCO (Orlando International Airport) airspace regulations impose additional height limits in flight approach zones.
Orange County Code Chapter 38 establishes height limits: R-1/R-1A 35 feet, R-2 35 feet, R-3 45 feet, C districts 45-75 feet. Accessory structures 15 feet typical. MCO Airspace Overlay District per FAA Part 77 imposes additional height restrictions on properties near Orlando International Airport flight approach zones. Height measured from average finished grade to mean roof elevation. Telecommunications towers separately regulated. Lakefront dock heights limited under Chapter 15.
Exceeding height: stop-work order, modification required. 500 dollar per day fine. FAA violations for airspace: federal penalties.
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