Orange County Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Orange County held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 20 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 19 approved (100% approval rate), 1 deferred. Activity was up 24% compared to April (511 activity items across 4 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Rezoning at 1104 Timor Avenue

Approved.

Rezone approximately 0.30 acres from R-1A to R-1 to allow two single family detached homes, reverting to the original plat of two 50-foot-wide lots. Located in District 5 within the Winter Park Utility Service area; water connection required, wastewater on advanced septic. Applicant Megan Wilber. No community letters in favor or opposition.

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Lot width/area variances at Hempel Avenue (Gotha)

Approved.

Two variances in RCE zoning: minimum lot width of 94 feet in lieu of 130, and minimum lot area of 0.43 acres in lieu of one acre, to demolish existing structures and build a two-story single-family residence with attached ADU. Lot platted in 1885 in the town of Gotha. Applicant Don Sharp, 3854 Province Drive, Melbourne. Approved subject to standard conditions.

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ADU and mechanical equipment in front of principal structure at 8139 Soldierwood Street

Approved.

Two variances in A1 zoning: allow an accessory dwelling unit (847 sq ft) in front of the principal structure and mechanical equipment in front of the principal structure, on a 9-acre lot that is ~90% wetlands. Applicant Ian Duffy, 8139 Soldierwood Street, Winter Garden. Approved subject to standard conditions.

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Rezoning at 4609 North Hiawassee Road

Approved.

Rezone 4.5 gross acres from Planned Development District (Horseshoe Lake Estates PD) to R-1A single family dwelling district to accommodate three single-family homes pending lot split approval. Located in District 2. Approval dissolves the existing PD. Applicant Mohamed.

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Rezoning at 575 North Cimarron Boulevard

Approved.

Rezone from C-1 commercial retail district to C-2 restricted general commercial district for C-2 uses including an auto dealership. Located in District 3 within the SR 436/SR 50 corridor overlay. Applicant operates an automotive business and seeks operational flexibility to sell cars. Staff received one comment in opposition. Restriction 5 amended so restrictions are required upon commencement of C-2 uses.

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Rezoning at 705 Busby Avenue

Approved.

Rezone from A-1 citrus rural district to R-1AA restricted single family dwelling district to develop one additional single-family home pending lot split approval. Located in District 2 within the Wekiva study area and Apopka joint planning area. Property over two acres; requires flag lot split with 20-foot easement for shared driveway. Applicant Arthur Caleb. Staff received one comment in opposition.

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Rezoning at 1390 Rene Avenue

Approved.

Rezone approximately 0.34 gross acres from A-2 farmland rural district to R-1A single family dwelling district to allow construction of one single-family home. Located in District 3. Applicant Jose Salazar intends to build a home for his family. Lot determined not to be a substandard lot of record, requiring rezone. One public speaker (Frank Vasu) noted opposition marked but supported the home while objecting to loss of A-2 agricultural status countywide.

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Deck setback variances at 8016 Frenzy Drive (Big Sand Lake)

Approved.

Two variances from normal high water elevation: allow existing wood deck at 5-foot setback in lieu of 20 (reduced from current zero-foot), and existing pool/spa deck at 16.5 feet in lieu of 20. Result of code violation. Applicant Elkarim Danani, 8016 Frenzy Drive, Orlando. Approved with modified conditions one and four and added conditions five and six.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 20 recorded zoning decisions. See all Orange County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• PD → R-1A, 4.5 gross acres at 4609 North Hiawassee Road, District 2 (Mohamed)
• C-1 → C-2 at 575 North Cimarron Boulevard, District 3
• A-1 → R-1AA, over two acres at 705 Busby Avenue, District 2 (Arthur Caleb)
• A-2 → R-1A, 0.34 gross acres at 1390 Rene Avenue, District 3 (Jose Salazar)
• R-1A → R-1, 0.30 acres at 1104 Timor Avenue, District 5 (Megan Wilber)

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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