The term concurrency has its roots in growth management legislation contained in Chapter 163, Florida Statutes, which requires that public facilities and services needed to support development must be available "concurrent" with the local impact of such development.

Florida Statutes require Orange County to maintain adopted standards for roads, stormwater drainage, water, wastewater, solid waste, parks and mass transit. The standards for each of these services is listed in the County's Comprehensive Policy Plan (see the Capital Improvement Element). If capacity for these services and/or facilities is not available, a development permit cannot be issued.