The Planning Division ensures that all public and private development complies with state growth management laws and County ordinances governing land use and development. Explore our core services below.
Note:To learn more about Vision 2050 and Orange Code, please visit our dedicated Vision 2050 webpage. The existing Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code will continue to apply to all land use, zoning, and development matters until further notice.
If a property’s long-term land use (FLUM) doesn’t support the desired type of development, you may request a FLUM amendment.
If a property’s zoning district doesn’t permit the desired type of development, a rezoning that is consistent with the property’s FLUM may be requested.
The DRC reviews development proposals such as subdivision plans, site plans, septic variances, and certain appeals.
All Planning Division and Zoning’s applications in here
The Urban Design team manages, reviews, and coordinates various project design elements that seek to stengthen local character and enhance the public realm.
Learn how to develop Affordable Housing Project under Live Local Act.
Annexation is the process in which municipalities expand their boundaries by adding territories previously located in an unincorporated area of a county.
A list of upcoming community meetings for development projects.
This program offers pre-designed floorplans for qualifying applicants to simplify the process of building an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) or a small home on your property. These plans help streamline permitting, reduce costs, and save time.
Mayor Jerry L. Demings launched the Housing for All initiative to promote and incentivize the development of affordable and attainable housing in Orange County.
Missing Middle Housing refers to smaller multi-unit homes, like duplexes, triplexes, and townhomes, that sit between single-family houses and big apartment buildings, offering more choices and often more affordable living.
Certain areas of Orange County have specialized regulations or architectural design standards that override the Orange Code. In these areas, the specific guidelines take precedence to ensure consistency with local character and planning objectives.
Policies applicable to Rural Settlements and Enclaves
Your go-to guide for understanding planning and zoning in Orange County.
The Planning Division often collaborates with other departments on various services. Check our Directory to find the right department to assist you. Use Find my Parcel to check land use regulations for your parcel.
Business tax receipts, lot split, variances & deviations, building and site regulations and more.
Wetland determination, boat ramp permits and more.
Inspections, permitting commercial plan review, residential plan review and more.
Submit permitting requests, calculate impact fee, search for Planned Development cases.
Sidewalks, roads and drainage, traffic, stormwater management and more.
Certify affordable and attainable housing.
Orange County Planning Division 201 S Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL
407-836-5321 planning@ocfl.net
