3 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 4 cities in Orange County, Florida.
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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 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 lot coverage limits vary by zoning district. R-1 typically 40 percent maximum building coverage, 60-65 percent total impervious. Floor area ratio (FAR) and open space requirements also apply. Stricter limits apply in wetland and conservation overlays.
4 cities in Orange County have their own building setbacks & zoning rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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