Orange County Zoning Decisions: July 2026

In July 2026, Orange County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 23 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 18 approved (90% approval rate), 2 denied, 3 deferred. Activity was up 28% compared to June (723 activity items across 5 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Variance for existing shed at 4436 Fairview Avenue

Denied.

Variance to allow an existing accessory structure with a 3.6-foot side setback in lieu of 5 feet on an R1A single-family lot. Applicant Syard Samy sought to keep an improved shed with bedroom/bathroom (no kitchen). Board found the hardship self-created (no shed existed in 2025 aerial) and cited multiple code violations. Motion to deny by Commissioner Stanley, seconded by Commissioner Walton-Johnson.

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Rezoning at 736 Overspin Drive

Approved.

Rezone approximately 0.32-acre lot from R-1A single-family dwelling district to R-1 single family dwelling district to allow potential development of one additional single family home pending lot split. Applicant Leslie Karkaba. Would allow property to return to two originally plotted 50-foot lots. Requires enhanced septic system.

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Rezoning at 4910 Sadler Road

Approved.

Rezone approximately 1.16 acres from RCE Country Estate District to A-1 Citrus Rural District to allow agricultural uses including chickens. Applicant Mila Boza. Passed with modified restriction prohibiting only semi-truck trailers (not the semi-truck itself). Commissioner Holt and one other named commissioner voted no via voice.

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Future land use amendment and rezoning at 6511 Forest City Road

Approved.

Small-scale future land use map amendment SS2603009 from medium density residential to commercial and concurrent rezoning RZ2603009 from R-3 restricted to C-3 restricted, approximately 2.5 acres. Applicant Rebecca Wilson; owner Grace Community of Faith Incorporated. Proposed use allows C-2 uses plus C-3 flex warehousing.

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Future land use amendment at 2518 Dardanelle Drive postponed

Deferred.

Small-scale future land use map amendment SS2606042 from low density residential to office. Applicant John M. Sarunas; owner Opportunity Zone Investment Group LLC. Intent to develop small counter-service restaurant on quarter-acre PO-zoned parcel. Staff recommended adoption. After 67 co-signed opposition and concerns over hours/traffic, a motion for denial was made and seconded, then withdrawn; applicant requested continuance to pursue concurrent rezoning with restrictions. Item postponed with no action.

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Rezoning at 4715 Beach Boulevard

Approved.

Rezone 2.18 gross acres from R-1A single-family dwelling district to R-1 restricted single-family dwelling district to allow for five lots pending lot split approvals. Applicants Keith Ori and Lynn Cordray. Recommended approval subject to minimum 63-foot lot width. Commissioner Bray voted in favor after arriving late.

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Rezoning at 1050 East Wallace Street postponed

Deferred.

Item RZ2607046 for property at 1050 East Wallace Street postponed due to questions regarding the developability of the property given the arrangement of the proposed lots and setbacks. No vote taken.

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Rezoning at 821 Wingo Street

Approved.

Rezone from R-1A single family dwelling district to R-2 restricted residential district to demolish existing duplex and develop a new duplex. Applicant Cecil Golden. Recommended approval subject to development limited to two residential units.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 23 recorded zoning decisions. See all Orange County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• R-1A → R-1, 2.18 gross acres at 4715 Beach Boulevard (Keith Ori)
• R-1A → R-2 at 5010 West Robinson Street (Jenny Cajals)
• R-1A → R-1, 0.32 acres at 736 Overspin Drive (Leslie Karkaba)
• R-1A → R-2 at 821 Wingo Street (Cecil Golden)
• RCE → A-1, 1.16 acres at 4910 Sadler Road (Mila Boza)
• R-3 → R-2 at Albion Avenue, Wedgefield Rural Settlement (Jose Gamboa)
• C-1 → C-2, 0.6 gross acres at South Orange Blossom Trail (Juan Reyes)
• R-1A → R-1, 0.32 gross acres at 1827 Wilton Avenue (Joshua Wilson)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 181 instances
• residential: 114 instances
• variance: 101 instances
• land use: 89 instances
• commercial: 79 instances

What to Watch

• Land use mentions were up 107% from June.

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