ORANGE COUNTY CODE SECTION 38-74, 38-77, 38-79(45)a.

(For purposes of this subsection (45), a "boat" shall not include a canoe sixteen (16) feet or less in length, a sailboat sixteen (16) feet (16') or less in length with the mast down, a jon boat sixteen (16) feet or less in length, or a personal watercraft (e.g.,a jet ski). Also for purposes of this subsection, the length of a boat shall be measured from the front of the bow to the back of the stern, excluding the motor or propeller.

a.   The maximum number of boats permitted to be parked, stored or kept on the lot or parcel shall be calculated as follows depending on the size of the lot or parcel:

1.   For a lot or parcel less than or equal to one-quarter acre, the maximum total number is two (2) boats, with a maximum number of one (1) boat in the front yard;

2.   For a lot or parcel greater than one-quarter acre and less than or equal to one-half acre, the maximum total number is three (3) boats, with a maximum number of one (1) boat in the front yard; and

3.   For a lot or parcel greater than one-half acre, the maximum total number is four (4) boats, with a maximum number of one (1) boat in the front yard.

b.   The owner of the boat(s) and/or boat trailer(s) shall be the owner or lessee of the principal structure at the lot or parcel.

c.   No boat or boat trailer may be parked, stored, or kept wholly or partially within the public or private right-of-way, including the sidewalk.

d.   No boat may be occupied or used for storage purposes.

e.   A boat less than or equal to twenty-four (24) feet in length may be parked, stored, or kept inside a garage, under a carport, in the driveway, in the front yard on an approved surface, in the side yard, or in the rear half of the lot or parcel. An approved surface situated in the front half of the lot or parcel shall be placed immediately contiguous to the driveway, and not anywhere else in the front yard or side yard. Such a boat on the rear half of the lot or parcel shall be screened from view from the right of way when it is parked or stored behind the principal structure, and shall be at least ten (10) feet from the side lot lines and at least five (5) feet from the rear lot line. Setbacks may be reduced to zero (0) feet if a six foot high fence, wall, or vegetative buffer, exists along the lot line. (For purposes of this subsection (45), an "approved surface" shall mean a surface consisting of asphalt, gravel, pavers, or concrete.)

f.   A boat greater than twenty-four (24) feet in length may be parked, stored or kept inside a garage, under a carport, or in the rear half of the lot or parcel, but not in the driveway or in the front yard. Such a boat on the rear half of the lot or parcel shall be screened from view from the right of way when it is parked or stored behind the principal structure, and shall be at least ten (10) feet from the side lot lines and at least five (5) feet from the rear lot line. Setbacks may be reduced to zero (0) feet if a six foot high fence, wall, or vegetative buffer, exists along the lot line. Furthermore, the owner of such a boat shall obtain a permit from the zoning division in order to park, store or keep the boat at the lot or parcel.