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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 ***

Although Vision 2050 and Orange Code were officially adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on June 3, 2025, the Florida Department of Commerce has issued a letter (dated July 28) declaring the comprehensive plan “null and void.” This decision is based on the Department’s interpretation that certain parts of Vision 2050 conflict with new state legislation—specifically, Chapter 2025-190, Section 28, Florida Statutes (also known as Senate Bill 180).

Orange County staff intends to meet with representatives from the Florida Department of Commerce to gain a clearer understanding of their concerns and to receive guidance on appropriate next steps. We are also preparing for future engagement with the Board of County Commissioners to discuss the matter and seek direction.

The existing Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code will continue to apply to all land use, zoning, and development matters until further notice.

We will share more information as soon as it becomes available. We’re committed to transparency and will keep the public updated throughout this process.

If you have any questions or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out by emailing Planning@ocfl.net. We appreciate your patience and understanding.

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