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Zoning in Progress Ordinance
- The The Board of County Commissioners has approved an updated Zoning in Progress Ordinance on October 29, 2024, in anticipation of Vision 2050 & Orange Code (www.ocfl.net/vision2050) adoption which is anticipated to occur late Spring or early Summer, 2025. The "Zoning in Progress" Ordinance suspends the acceptance of new applications for rezoning (Planned Development and conventional rezoning requests), Future Land Use Map Amendments, and Special Exceptions (processed through the Zoning Division) until July 7, 2025, unless rescinded sooner.
*** PLEASE NOTE *** IMPORTANT PROPOSED CODE AMENDMENTS
Please note Orange County intends to adopt a new comprehensive plan (“Vision 2050”) and updated regulations, including zoning, signage, landscaping, arbor, urban design and subdivision regulations among others (“Orange Code”), which are expected to become effective in early to mid-July, 2025. Please be aware that the requirements of Vision 2050 and Orange Code may impact any land development permit application submitted after the adoption date. In order to ensure a project is evaluated under the County’s current zoning regulations, a permit application must be submitted and deemed sufficient before the effective date of Vision 2050 and Orange Code. Any application submitted after the effective date of Vision 2050 and Orange Code will be reviewed consistent with the County’s newly adopted regulations. Special exception or variance requests allowed under current regulations may no longer be allowed upon the effectiveness of Orange Code and should be reviewed carefully.
Vision 2050 and Orange Code are draft documents that have not yet been approved by the Board of County Commissioners. Currently, the final adoption public hearing for both is scheduled for Tuesday, June 3, 2025. Following their adoption, the ordinances will become effective following state review and consistent with Chapter 163, Florida Statutes. For more information, including an up-to-date schedule on the ordinances related to Vision 2050 and Orange Code, please visit www.ocfl.net/vision2050.
Permits that do not require review under the zoning regulations and are only subject to the Florida Building Code are not affected by this notice. Examples may include, but are not limited to permits for windows, doors, roofing, etc.
ABOUT ZONING
Orange County's zoning division is responsible for the interpretation and implementation of zoning regulations that
have been adopted in accordance with the county's comprehensive plan, (which designates the existing and future land
uses). Considerations of zoning regulations include prevailing land uses, growth characteristics, and the character
of the respective districts and suitability for particular uses.
Additionally, the zoning division supports the Board of Zoning Adjustment by
processing variances to the zoning code as well as special exceptions.