Orange County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Orange County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 19 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (100% approval rate). Activity was up 22% compared to April (503 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 705 Busby Ave from A1 to R1AA

Approved.

Approved rezoning of property from A1 citrus rural district to R1AA restricted single-family dwelling district to develop one additional single-family home pending lot split approval. Property is over 2 acres in District 2, within Wekiva study area and Apopka joint planning area. Applicant: Arthur Caleb. Will require flag lot configuration with shared driveway easement.

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Rezoning at 1390 Rene Ave from A2 to R1A

Approved.

Approved rezoning of 0.34 acres from A2 farmland rural district to R1A single-family dwelling district to allow construction of one single-family home in District 3. Applicant: Jose Salazar. Property has LMDR future land use designation. One community member spoke expressing general opposition to A2 to residential conversions but not opposing this specific application.

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Rezoning at 1104 Timor Ave from R1A to R1

Approved.

Approved rezoning of 0.30 acres from R1A to R1 single-family dwelling district to allow two single-family detached homes in District 5. Applicant: Megan Wilbur. Proposal reverts property to original plat configuration of two 50-foot-wide lots. Within Winter Park Utility Service area; water connection required, advanced septic for wastewater.

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Rezoning at 4609 N Hiawassee Rd from PD to R1A

Approved.

Approved rezoning of 4.5 gross acres from Planned Development District to R1A single-family dwelling district to accommodate three single-family homes pending lot split approval. Property is within Wekiva study area. Applicant: Mohamed. Two parcels involved with development limited to two units on one parcel and one unit on the other.

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Rezoning at 575 N Cimarron Blvd from C1 to C2

Approved.

Approved rezoning from C1 commercial retail to C2 restricted general commercial to allow auto dealership uses at existing automotive business. Property is within State Rd 436/State Rd 50 corridor overlay district in District 3. Applicant operates automotive repair and seeks flexibility to sell vehicles.

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Wood Deck and Pool Deck Variances at 8016 Frenzy Dr.

Approved.

Approved variance VA-2605022 for Elkarim Danani to keep existing wood deck at 5 ft setback (reduced from current 0 ft) and pool deck at 16.5 ft from normal high water elevation on Big Sand Lake. Wood deck must be pulled back 5 ft from seawall.

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Normal High Water Setback Variances at 9146 Bay Point Dr.

Approved.

Approved variance VA-2605037 for Caitlin O'Neill (agent) to construct new residence at 16.6 ft and pool/deck at 3.2 ft from normal high water elevation of Lake Tibet Butler in lieu of 35 ft. Existing structures to be demolished; shallow angled lot with HOA front setback requirement.

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Detached Garage Variance at 25341 Bartholomew St.

Approved.

Approved variance VA-2605023 for Karis Morgan to construct detached garage in front of principal structure (mobile home) in lieu of side or rear. Property is A2 farmland rural district in Christmas, Florida.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 19 recorded zoning decisions. See all Orange County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• PD (Planned Development District - Horseshoe Lake Estates) → R1A (Single Family Dwelling District), 4.5 gross acres at 4609 N Hiawassee Rd, District 2 (Mohamed)
• C1 (Commercial Retail District) → C2 Restricted (General Commercial District) at 575 N Cimarron Blvd, District 3 (Automotive business operator)
• A1 (Citrus Rural District) → R1AA Restricted (Single Family Dwelling District), 2+ acres at 705 Busby Ave, District 2 (Arthur Caleb)
• A2 (Farmland Rural District) → R1A (Single Family Dwelling District), 0.34 acres at 1390 Rene Ave, District 3 (Jose Salazar)
• R1A (Single Family Dwelling District) → R1 (Single Family Residential District), 0.30 acres at 1104 Timor Ave, District 5 (Megan Wilbur)

Top Keywords This Month

• variance: 179 instances
• zoning: 121 instances
• setback: 70 instances
• land use: 32 instances
• residential: 31 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 2457% from April.
• Setback is new this month with 70 mentions, not present in April.

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