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Development Review

Comprehensive planning, review, permitting, environmental, and special area planning

Development Review

Comprehensive planning, review, permitting, environmental, and special area planning

*** PLEASE NOTE ***

Please note Orange County has adopted 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 mid-to-late July, 2025. 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.

Please be aware that the requirements of Vision 2050 and Orange Code may impact land development permit applications. 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 applications allowed under current regulations may no longer be allowed upon the effectiveness of Orange Code and should be reviewed carefully.

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.

The Development
Process

Whether you are planning a large construction project or just building a fence, here you will find information on the County’s development requirements and procedures from start to finish for your project.

Comprehensive Plan Amendment

To change the Future Land Use designation for your property.

Contact: Planning Division at (407) 836-5600

Rezoning

To change the Zoning designation for your property, submit a rezoning application, fees and necessary documents to the Planning Division. The application is reviewed and presented to the Planning and Zoning Commission, which makes a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners. Final approval is made by the Board.

Contact: Planning Division at (407) 836-5600

Planned Development
(PD) Rezoning

For a PD rezoning, submit a DRC application, fees, and necessary documents to the Development Review Committee (DRC) Office. Schedule a pre-application meeting with the Planning Division to discuss your project and learn more about the process.

Email: DRC_Help@ocfl.net

Preliminary Subdivision Plan (PSP)

For a PD rezoning, submit a DRC application, fees, and necessary documents to the Development Review Committee (DRC) Office. Schedule a pre-application meeting with the Planning Division to discuss your project and learn more about the process.

Email: DRC_Help@ocfl.net

Platting

Platting is the subdivision of property as recorded in the Official Records of the County. Plat applications are submitted to Public Works Development Engineering.

Contact: Julie Alber at (407) 836-7928

Concurrency

Find information about our concurrency process, as well as links to the application forms, on our Concurrency page.

Permits

Find information about permitting processes at Permits & Licenses

Utilities Planning
& Construction

Design standards and specifications, submittal requirements and approval or acceptance procedures for water, wastewater and reclaimed water systems that will be maintained and operated by Orange County Utilities.

Construction Plans
(S-plans and E-plans)

Design standards and specifications, submittal requirements and approval or acceptance procedures for streets, drainage systems, and stormwater ponds that will be maintained and operated by Orange County Public Works. For more information, please review our Plan Review (E-Plan) page.

Contact Us

Orange County Government
One-Stop Permitting
201 South Rosalind Avenue
Orlando, FL 32801
Phone: (407) 836-8181
Email: PermittingServices@ocfl.net