Orange County Zoning Decisions: October 2026

In October 2026, Orange County held 5 public meetings covering zoning matters. 17 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 13 approved (76% approval rate), 4 denied. Activity was up 48% compared to September (449 activity items across 6 meetings).

Zoning Decisions This Month

Variance for galvanized metal fence at 18433 Robertson Street

Denied.

VA2610095, applicant Roland Laguerre, District 5. Variance to allow a six-foot fence of galvanized metal panels in lieu of standard fence material on a 1.24-acre A2 residential lot. Fence installed without permit; active code and EPD wetland violations. Board denied the request, agreeing with staff that the material was incompatible and self-created. Motion to deny by chair, seconded by Commissioner Shakespeare.

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Rezoning at 1010 Fair Villa Road

Denied.

Recommended denial of rezoning 0.63 acres from C-1 to C-3 for wholesale storage and distribution uses (florist, beer, food), District 6, on a 4-2 vote. Commissioners Boers and Holt voted no.

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Stonemont Manor PD rezoning

Denied.

Recommended denial of rezoning 38.86 acres from A1 to PD for 38 single-family homes with 50% open space, in the Tangerine Rural Settlement and the Mount Dora JPA, District 2. The commission found the request inconsistent with the comprehensive plan. Applicant Tanner Kelbaugh was represented by Julie Kendig-Schrader of Greenberg Traurig.

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Rezoning at 1203 Sassoon Avenue

Approved.

Recommended approval of rezoning 0.34 acres from R-1A to R-1 for a lot split into two homes, restricted to two units. Applicant: Cam Vann. Passed by voice vote.

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Rezoning at 1251 38th Street for towing service

Approved.

Recommended approval of rezoning 0.37 acres from C-1 to C-3 for Fast Charlie's Towing and Recovery (towing with outdoor vehicle storage), District 6, on a 5-2 vote over a staff denial recommendation.

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Rezoning at 829 Timor Avenue

Approved.

Recommended approval of rezoning 0.32 acres from R-1A to R-1 for two detached single-family homes, pending lot split approval. Applicant: Francisco Medina.

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Rezoning at 1807 Goodhomes Road

Approved.

Recommended approval of rezoning 2.76 acres from RCE to R-1AAA restricted, for two single-family homes, on a 5-1 vote. Thirteen residents opposed at the community meeting, citing lakeside, flooding and traffic concerns.

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Rezoning at 11156 and 11204 Locotinosa Trail

Denied.

Recommended denial of rezoning from RCE to R-1AAAA for up to a 7-unit single-family subdivision on 5.02 gross acres (including an adjacent R-1 parcel), District 5. The request was amended from R-1 (15 homes) after the community meeting. The commission found it inconsistent on compatibility grounds and voted against staff's approval recommendation.

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Showing the 8 most significant of 17 recorded zoning decisions. See all Orange County meetings →

Zoning Changes

• RCE → R-1AAAA, 5.02 acres at 11156 and 11204 Locotinosa Trail
• A-2 → R-2, 0.78 acres at 2110 Herald Road (Russell Alcier)
• R-1A → R-1, 0.34 acres at 1203 Sassoon Avenue (Cam Vann)
• C-1 → C-3, 0.63 acres at 1010 Fair Villa Road
• C-1 → C-3, 0.37 acres at 1251 38th Street (Mohammed Elias)
• R-1A → R-1, 0.32 acres at 829 Timor Avenue (Francisco Medina)
• RCE → R-1AAA, 2.76 acres at 1807 Goodhomes Road, Gotha
• A-1 → PD, 38.86 acres at 6322 Terrell Road and 6409 North Orange Blossom Trail (Tanner Kelbaugh)

Top Keywords This Month

• zoning: 125 instances
• variance: 84 instances
• residential: 68 instances
• land use: 62 instances
• commercial: 56 instances

What to Watch

• Variance mentions were up 58% from September.
• Residential came up 134% more often than September.
• Commercial saw 143% more mentions month-over-month.

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