The Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act enacted by the 2004 Florida Legislature implements the findings and recommendations of the Wekiva River Basin Coordinating Committee, appointed by Governor Bush.  The Governor signed The Wekiva Parkway and Protection Act, Part III of Chapter 369, F.S., into law on Tuesday, June 29, 2004, at Wekiva Springs State Park, in Apopka.  The Act authorizes building the Wekiva Parkway and provides protection to the Wekiva River system.  This act was amended by Senate Bill 908 in the 2005 legislative session.

The Act requires local governments in the Wekiva Study Area to adopt amendments to their comprehensive plans.  Orange County adopted these amendments on December 18, 2007.

The Act also requires subsequent implementing land development regulations for the above comprehensive plan amendments.

The Wekiva Overlay District will establish zoning and design standards for the Wekiva Study Area for the purpose of protecting and preserving natural space, optimizing open space, and promoting patterns of development that protect the most effective recharge areas, karst features, and sensitive natural habitats.

Study Area Map 

Wekiva Study Area Boundary (PDF - 508 KB)

The following information resources are related to this project:

• Wekiva Study Area Amendments (PDF - 20.5 MB)

Anita McNamara, AICP, Principal Planner
Orange County Growth Management Department, Planning Division
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802-1393
Phone:  407-836-5624  Fax:  407-836-5862
Email:  Anita.McNamara@ocfl.net

Para información en español llame a:

Rebecca Guerra, AICP, LEED-AP
Orange County Growth Management Department, Planning Division
201 S. Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, Florida 32802-1393
Phone:  407-836-0953  Fax:  407-836-5862
Email:  Rebeca.Guerra@ocfl.net