Ocoee sits in a moderate wildfire exposure area in west Orange County, with wildland-urban interface zones along Lake Apopka, the West Orange Trail corridor, and undeveloped tracts near SR-429. Florida leads the nation in lightning-ignited wildfires, and the Ocoee Fire Department coordinates with the Florida Forest Service for mitigation.
The Florida Forest Service maps wildfire risk statewide; Orange County has scattered high-risk parcels but no formal Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone designation like California. Homeowners in wildland-adjacent neighborhoods should implement Firewise USA principles: Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, 5-foot noncombustible zone around the foundation, pruned tree canopy above 6 feet, and a 30-foot defensible space. Insurance carriers may require wildfire mitigation documentation after statewide fire seasons. Ocoee does not impose mandatory WUI construction standards beyond the Florida Building Code.
No specific wildfire-zone code citations. Failure to maintain brush clearance or defensible space enforced under nuisance ordinances with abatement liens. Ignoring evacuation orders during active wildfires: misdemeanor under FL emergency management statutes.
Ocoee, FL
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...
Ocoee, FL
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 ...
Ocoee, FL
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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