Zoning

The Zoning Division is responsible for developing and implementing County zoning regulations.  Some types of applications and reviews that this Division is responsible for are commercial and industrial projects, structural permits, land uses, signs and billboards, fences, garage sales, additions and home occupations. Zoning also provides staff support to the Board of Zoning Adjustment, an appointed board that hears requests for variances, special exceptions and appeals.

The mission of the Zoning Division is to support the successful development of business and residential communities in Orange County through the equitable implementation of progressive zoning regulations that benefit and protect citizens of Orange County.

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Mitch Gordon, Manager
Email: zoning@ocfl.net

Carol Hossfield / Permitting Chief Planner
                    carol.hossfield@ocfl.net

       Permitting reviews applications for:

• Acknowledgement of contiguous sustainable agricultural land (2010 legislature)
• Accessory structures (e.g. pools, spas, gazebos, decks, sheds)
• Alcohol beverage licenses 
• Billboards and billboard tag registration
• Building removal 
• Fences 
• Garage sales   (Community garage sales info)
• Home based vehicle for hire  
• Model homes 
• Off-site directional signs
• Pain Management Clinic Affidavit
• Residential construction(new, additions)  
• RV/boat storage permits 
• Signs (temporary sign application)  
• Street name petitions (application)  
• Subdivision Determination / Lot Split
• Tent permits 

• Commercial and industrial projects
• Tree removal permits
  • Developed property
  • Undeveloped property
  • Undeveloped property (SFR DUPLEX) 
• Ch. 24 (Landscaping, Buffering and Open Space)
• Ch. 15 (Article VIII – Tree Protection and Removal Ordinance)
• DRC Review Checklist (Tree Ordinance and Landscape Requirements) 
• Credit Card Authorization Form 
• Florida Friendly Plant List
• Timber harvest Permit application
• Water Conservation Ordinance: Sections 601- 613  

• Board of Zoning Adjustment calendar (variances, special exceptions and associated community meetings)
• Application to Board of Zoning Adjustment 
• Relationship disclosure form(FAQs)

• Specific expenditure report form(FAQs)

• Appeal of Board of Zoning Adjustment 
• Nonconforming use determinations
• Adult entertainment applications
• Provides public hearing notification

• Orange County Permitting Services 
• Zoning Forms
• Zoning Codes
• Zoning Use Table (3.2 MB)
• Zoning Setback Requirements (263 KB)
• Frequently Asked Questions
• English-Spanish Glossary  
• Concurrency and Impact Fee Administration
• Fees, Growth Management Department (288 KB)
• Meetings
• Land Development Process flowcharts (3.3 MB)
• Department Links

• For questions, please call 407-836-3111 or email zoning@ocfl.net
• Important Phone Numbers (81 KB)
• Zoning Landscape Inspection Line: Landscape inspections are done on Tuesdays and Fridays. Call 407-836-2825 code 270 to schedule inspections. The results will be available in the late afternoon of the inspection day.
• General Landscape or Arbor Code Inquiries: 407-836-5807

Orange County Zoning Division (Map)
Mitch Gordon, Manager
Orange County Administration Building
201 S. Rosalind Avenue, 1st floor
P.O. Box 2687
Orlando, FL 32802-2687
Phone: (407) 836-3111 Fax: (407) 836-5589
Email: zoning@ocfl.net
Web: www.ocfl.net/zoning
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